August 6, 2012
South Africa: Mokonyane: Women suffer in political wars
South African women and children are the ones who suffer the most when political parties engage in "civil wars", Gauteng Premier Nomv
Political Parties
In a representative democracy, political parties function as a link between state institutions and local grassroots organizations. It is political parties that aggregate interests, present political alternatives and nominate candidates. As such, political parties play an essential role for the advancement of women and the promotion of equality. In this section, you will find information on the role of political parties in promoting women's political participation.
August 3, 2012
Angola: Ruling Party's President Pledges Additional Support for Women, Youth
The president of the ruling MPLA party José Eduardo dos Santos Tuesday in Luanda considered the Angolan women an example of love and perseverance and assured greater support for them.
Electoral funding for women - Case studies in Latin America
In this document the author analyzes the legislation on political parties' electoral funding from a gender perspective in Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Brazil and Panama
Expert contribution on Legislation on funding for women in politics in Latin America, 2012
In this text the author responds to the following questions: What laws have been adopted in Latin American countries regarding funding for women in politics? To what extent have these been adopted and what sanctions are there for in
July 28, 2012
Ghana: Women in political leadership hold debate
Women in political leadership in the three northern regions have held a debate focusing on the programmes of their political parties, which seek to build inclusive government.
July 19, 2012
Maldives: MDP Women’s Wing protest against alleged sexual harassment, call for Fahmy’s resignation
The Women’s Wing of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) gathered outside the government Velaanaage building yesterday in protest at alleged workplace sexual harassment faced by females.
Second Hemispheric Forum "Women's full citizenship for democracy"
From July 18th to 21st 2012, CIM, in collaboration with UN Women and International IDEA, will host its Second Hemispheric Forum "Women's full citizenship for democracy", with the a