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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.

The double standards & unfair treatment meted out to female politicians

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August 31, 2022

The double standards & unfair treatment meted out to female politicians

The bitter truth is that gender injustice in politics is largely overlooked and has been normalised to the point where a woman preparing to start a career in politics should expect misogyny and sexism as by-products.

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The bitter truth is that gender injustice in politics is largely overlooked and has been normalised to the point where a woman preparing to start a career in politics should expect misogyny and sexism as by-products.

Kenya: The new dawn of women in politics

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August 30, 2022

Kenya: The new dawn of women in politics

The Kenyan 2022 General Elections represents a great step forward for women’s representation, albeit an incremental one.

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The Kenyan 2022 General Elections represents a great step forward for women’s representation, albeit an incremental one.

En Brasil, las amenazas a candidatas se han vuelto frecuentes| Imagen: Luís Gustavo Moreira Carmo / Global Voices
August 29, 2022
In Brazil's election year, women in politics denounce recurring threats

Parliamentarians draw attention to messages with insults and death threats.

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Women – just two – back in PNG’s Parliament but more needs doing

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August 26, 2022

Women – just two – back in PNG’s Parliament but more needs doing

The results of the 2022 Papua New Guinea elections confirm that women will once again sit in PNG’s Parliament — after a hiatus of five years.

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The results of the 2022 Papua New Guinea elections confirm that women will once again sit in PNG’s Parliament — after a hiatus of five years.

In West Africa, a staggering low number of women in politics is brightened by one exception

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August 25, 2022

In West Africa, a staggering low number of women in politics is brightened by one exception

LAGOS — A mere 17 women were appointed or elected to parliaments, ministerial or electoral offices in the West Africa/Sahel region out of 134 available positions from December 2021 to June 2022.

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LAGOS — A mere 17 women were appointed or elected to parliaments, ministerial or electoral offices in the West Africa/Sahel region out of 134 available positions from December 2021 to June 2022.

Towards a more “equally equal” Liberia: The case for a mandatory gender quota

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August 25, 2022

Towards a more “equally equal” Liberia: The case for a mandatory gender quota

Monrovia — The 54th Session of the National Legislature has an enormous opportunity to represent the interests of Liberian women and advance Liberia’s record of women’s leadership in Africa and globally through the passage of a mandatory gender quota in the New

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Monrovia — The 54th Session of the National Legislature has an enormous opportunity to represent the interests of Liberian women and advance Liberia’s record of women’s leadership in Africa and globally through the passage of a mandatory gender quota in the New

Giorgia Meloni lors de son premier grand meeting pour les législatives, le 23 août 2022.   -   Tous droits réservés  Domenico Stinellis/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press.
August 24, 2022
Giorgia Meloni is the great favorite to win the legislative in Italy

The leader of the Italian extreme right, Giorgia Meloni, is the great favorite to win the legislative elections in September, according to the latest polls. If the trend continues, Meloni could become the first woman in charge of the head of government.

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Equal representation? The debate over gender quotas (Part 2)

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August 23, 2022

Equal representation? The debate over gender quotas (Part 2)

This article is the second in a two-part series examining the impact of gender quotas.

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This article is the second in a two-part series examining the impact of gender quotas.

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