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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.

Piscopo: Canada’s claims to lead the globe on gender equality in political office ring hollow

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July 12, 2022

Piscopo: Canada’s claims to lead the globe on gender equality in political office ring hollow

Given Mexico's progress in this area, we don't even lead North America. Gender quotas are an effective solution.

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Given Mexico's progress in this area, we don't even lead North America. Gender quotas are an effective solution.

July 7, 2022
Record women, LGBTQ election hopefuls run to shake up Japan politics

TOKYO - A record number of both women and LGBTQ candidates are campaigning to win over voters in the House of Councillors election on Sunday and potentially bring change to Japan's male-dominated political landscape.

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Japan still far from breaking free of male-dominated politics

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July 7, 2022

Japan still far from breaking free of male-dominated politics

It's been four years since the gender parity law was passed in Japan, with an aim of fielding an equal number of female and male candidates in elections. Still, the male-dominated political environment has not changed.

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It's been four years since the gender parity law was passed in Japan, with an aim of fielding an equal number of female and male candidates in elections. Still, the male-dominated political environment has not changed.

I’m not sexist, other voters are

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July 6, 2022

I’m not sexist, other voters are

During the 2020 caucus cycle, I heard it a lot, the refrain of the cautious Democratic voter. I want to vote for her, but I don’t think she can win. It wasn’t, people reasoned, because they were sexist, but they worried that America was.

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During the 2020 caucus cycle, I heard it a lot, the refrain of the cautious Democratic voter. I want to vote for her, but I don’t think she can win. It wasn’t, people reasoned, because they were sexist, but they worried that America was.

After year of historic political gains, Black women continue push toward governorships

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July 5, 2022

After year of historic political gains, Black women continue push toward governorships

(CNN)In 2018, Stacey Abrams came within 1.4 percentage points of clinching the governor's mansion in Georgia. Her stinging loss to Republican Brian Kemp is still on the hearts of many of her most fervent supporters some four years later.

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(CNN)In 2018, Stacey Abrams came within 1.4 percentage points of clinching the governor's mansion in Georgia. Her stinging loss to Republican Brian Kemp is still on the hearts of many of her most fervent supporters some four years later.

How to level the playing field for women in Venezuelan politics

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July 1, 2022

How to level the playing field for women in Venezuelan politics

Despite some small advances and changes in legislation, both chavismo and the opposition make things more difficult for female politicians. But Venezuela could take some steps towards equality.

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Despite some small advances and changes in legislation, both chavismo and the opposition make things more difficult for female politicians. But Venezuela could take some steps towards equality.

If we take abuse of women for granted in politics, our democracy will pay

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June 30, 2022

If we take abuse of women for granted in politics, our democracy will pay

Online abuse and harassment of women in public life has become a curse on our political landscape.

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Online abuse and harassment of women in public life has become a curse on our political landscape.

June 28, 2022
33% of candidates in Japan's upper house election are women, highest ever

TOKYO -- A record 181 of the 545 people standing in Japan's July 10 House of Councillors election are women, comprising 33.2% of all candidates, also a high.

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