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.
Webinar Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age
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March 6, 2025
Webinar Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age
The webinar focused on the challenges and opportunities for women politicians in the digital space.
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The webinar focused on the challenges and opportunities for women politicians in the digital space.
Breaking Gender Barriers in Taiwan Politics
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February 19, 2025
Breaking Gender Barriers in Taiwan Politics
Issues Surrounding the Quota System in Local Taiwan Government
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Issues Surrounding the Quota System in Local Taiwan Government
January 15, 2025
Quota proposal sparks debate on women’s representation in Fiji politics
THE lack of women representation in parliaments across the world remains a vexed and contentious issue.
‘Enough is enough’: Journalist Asma Shirazi condemns harassment campaign against her
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January 13, 2025
‘Enough is enough’: Journalist Asma Shirazi condemns harassment campaign against her
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Reporting Responsibly On Immigration Policies and Issues In Times of Crisis
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Reporting Responsibly On Immigration Policies and Issues In Times of Crisis
This event is in collaboration with Latinas Represent; learn more about their work at LatinasRepresent.org.
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January 6, 2025
South Korean Women’s Resistance at the Heart of Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment
In the wake of Yoon Suk-yeol’s failed self-coup on December 3, South Korean ci
December 18, 2024
The Maltese are most sceptical in EU on gender quotas in politics
Malta leads the EU in disagreeing that measures such as the gender quota system can solve the underrepresentation of women in politics, despite having a gender quota system itself.
December 17, 2024
Online violence against women in Nepali politics rising
A new report published by the Open Nepal Initiative (ONI) sheds light on the increasing number of incidents of online violence targeting women politicians in Nepal.