Women return to Assembly as Kuwaitis vote for change
Heavy turnout as citizens flock to vote. At least 14 new faces in Parliament.
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.
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2023 election in Nigeria: Only 8.9% of candidates are women — Report
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FOLLOWING the release of the final list of presidential and national assembly candidates for the 2023 general election, the Women In Politics Forum (WIPF), on Monday, lamented the low number of female candidates contesting the 2023 general election.
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FOLLOWING the release of the final list of presidential and national assembly candidates for the 2023 general election, the Women In Politics Forum (WIPF), on Monday, lamented the low number of female candidates contesting the 2023 general election.
Utah (US): We, the women
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October 3, 2022
Utah (US): We, the women
Women have always been trailblazers in the West. Why are some states falling behind?
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Women have always been trailblazers in the West. Why are some states falling behind?
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SNSD announced the Victory of Zeljka Cvijanovic for the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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SNSD announced the Victory of Zeljka Cvijanovic for the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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SNSD member Željka Cvijanović declared victory in the race for BiH Presidency member from Republika Srpska in today’s general elections in our country.
Cvijanović, as SNSD spokesperson Ratko Kovačević stated, created an unattainable lead for Šarović, who is her main opponent.
Kovačević stated that 75 percent of the polling stations were processed and that Cvijanović won around 240,000 votes, while SDS-PDP candidate
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SNSD member Željka Cvijanović declared victory in the race for BiH Presidency member from Republika Srpska in today’s general elections in our country.
Cvijanović, as SNSD spokesperson Ratko Kovačević stated, created an unattainable lead for Šarović, who is her main opponent.
Kovačević stated that 75 percent of the polling stations were processed and that Cvijanović won around 240,000 votes, while SDS-PDP candidate
Nepal: Women MPs, unite
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September 30, 2022
Nepal: Women MPs, unite
A new women’s parliamentary caucus is needed at a time when they are being brazenly discriminated.
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A new women’s parliamentary caucus is needed at a time when they are being brazenly discriminated.
More Black women are running for office in Brazil than ever. Can they win?
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September 28, 2022
More Black women are running for office in Brazil than ever. Can they win?
Juliana Mittelbach, a 40-year-old hospital nurse from the city of Curitiba, Brazil, had long considered a career in politics until the COVID-19 crisis forced a decision. She had noticed it was “mostly Black people” who died.
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Juliana Mittelbach, a 40-year-old hospital nurse from the city of Curitiba, Brazil, had long considered a career in politics until the COVID-19 crisis forced a decision. She had noticed it was “mostly Black people” who died.
“The voices you’re not hearing”: The project helping mums to become MPs
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September 28, 2022
“The voices you’re not hearing”: The project helping mums to become MPs
MotherRED gives grants and support to 50 women, who commit to family-friendly policies, to stand for public office.
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MotherRED gives grants and support to 50 women, who commit to family-friendly policies, to stand for public office.
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India: In a first, UP Assembly sets aside one day for women MLAs to speak about women issues
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India: In a first, UP Assembly sets aside one day for women MLAs to speak about women issues
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Decision taken as part of an initiative launched by the Speaker to interact with MLAs grouped as per their professional degrees, gender and legislative stints.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, one day – September 22 — has been set aside for women legislators to speak and raise women-centric issues in the House, which convenes on Monday for the five-day monsoon session.
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Decision taken as part of an initiative launched by the Speaker to interact with MLAs grouped as per their professional degrees, gender and legislative stints.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, one day – September 22 — has been set aside for women legislators to speak and raise women-centric issues in the House, which convenes on Monday for the five-day monsoon session.
In Peru, technology brings young people into politics
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September 26, 2022
In Peru, technology brings young people into politics
In Peru, about 68 percent of young people have expressed an interest in politics, and about a third have volunteered, donated and advocated on behalf of initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In Peru, about 68 percent of young people have expressed an interest in politics, and about a third have volunteered, donated and advocated on behalf of initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.