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.
This report compares the situation and potential for action of women in South Eastern Europe and investigates party politics on gender equality.
Candidatures for the "PACE Gender Equality Prize" may now be submitted until 1 June 2009, following extension of the deadline by the Committee.
The conference series “Women and Politics in Asia” started 2003 in Sweden, at Halmstad University, and was continued 2004 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and 2005 in Islamabad, Pakistan.
This consolidated response highlights barriers faced by women in Muslim countries in funding their political campaigns and participating in public life.
The assessment is designed to identify the specific elements and approaches which were most effective in encouraging women’s participation and leadership in political parties.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION CIRCLE 2011:
The Discussion Circle on “Decentralization and Women's Political Participation” was initiated in 2008 and concluded in 2010.
The members discussed on the importance to empower and involve women in local government as decision makers, planners and managers to meet the challenges of sustainable human development.
This summary of the discussion circle is based on your contributions and we hope that if you find this interesting you would be interested in participating at other ongoing discussion circles. To read click here.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION CIRCLE 2011:
The Discussion Circle on “Decentralization and Women's Political Participation” was initiated in 2008 and concluded in 2010.
The members discussed on the importance to empower and involve women in local government as decision makers, planners and managers to meet the challenges of sustainable human development.
This summary of the discussion circle is based on your contributions and we hope that if you find this interesting you would be interested in participating at other ongoing discussion circles. To read click here.
This consolidated response analyzes the role and historical development of multi-party parliamentary women’s caucuses. The response looks into the goals, challenges and achievements of women's caucuses in parliaments in Latin American countries.
This consolidated response highlights recommendations on how to empower independent women candidates to succeed in elections.
In the 2005 National Report on Millennium Development Goals, the Government of Turkey set the target for women’s representation as 17% in the parliament by 2015.