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.
Almost all political parties have an extremely lower ratio of women to men candidates fielded under the first-past-the-post category in the upcoming elections.
Of the 259 women nominated in House primaries this year, 43 percent are women of color — the highest percentage for the demographic in recent cycles.
Despite being 53% of eligible voters, participation of women in Brazilian politics is still much lower compared to men.
Despite being 53% of eligible voters, participation of women in Brazilian politics is still much lower compared to men.
Fixing discrimination isn't as easy as putting anti-discrimination laws on the books. But, there is a tool that can at least chip away at the effects of discrimination: quotas.
Fixing discrimination isn't as easy as putting anti-discrimination laws on the books. But, there is a tool that can at least chip away at the effects of discrimination: quotas.
Heavy turnout as citizens flock to vote. At least 14 new faces in Parliament.
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.
Women have always been trailblazers in the West. Why are some states falling behind?
Women have always been trailblazers in the West. Why are some states falling behind?
SNSD member Željka Cvijanović declared victory in the race for BiH Presidency member from Republika Srpska in today’s general elections in our country.
A new women’s parliamentary caucus is needed at a time when they are being brazenly discriminated.
A new women’s parliamentary caucus is needed at a time when they are being brazenly discriminated.