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 provides information on political parties in India. It examines the internal functioning and structure of the political parties, as well as the external regulations and environment which shape their work.
This report provides information on political parties in Bangladesh. It examines the internal functioning and structure of the political parties, as well as the external regulations and environment which shape their work.
This report provides information on political parties in Armenia. It examines the internal functioning and structure of the political parties, as well as the external regulations and environment which shape their work.
This website provides links to a number of country reports that were written based on research and dialogue with political parties. These reports examine the internal functioning and structure of political parties, as well as the external regulations and environment which shape their work.
This International IDEA handbook sets forth a universal code of conduct for the behavior of political parties and their supporters in an election process. It is based on the analysis and synthesis of existing codes and materials on this topic.
This online encyclopedia is a repository of information covering topic areas in elections management, with an emphasis on sustainability, professionalism and trust in the electoral process.
This report highlights the current status of women’s role in government in Thailand. It analyzes the reasons behind the slow progress to date, and proposes ways and means to overcome existing barriers to women in politics.
This report explores the various aspects of gender issues in political participation and governance. It analyzes the impact of women as agents of change in the political process, reviews key challenges in this area, and suggests strategies for increasing women’s representation.
This report presents an overview of the state of human development in Kenya, focusing primarily on poverty and gender inequality.