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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.

Republic of Korea: A 26-year-old sex-crime fighter dives into South Korean politics

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June 2, 2022

Republic of Korea: A 26-year-old sex-crime fighter dives into South Korean politics

Park Ji-hyun has emerged as a leader of South Korea’s opposition and a torchbearer for women fed up with the country’s longstanding gender divide.

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Park Ji-hyun has emerged as a leader of South Korea’s opposition and a torchbearer for women fed up with the country’s longstanding gender divide.

How women have come to hold the top post in 13 out of 45 countries in Europe

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June 1, 2022

How women have come to hold the top post in 13 out of 45 countries in Europe

European countries began electing women in top posts from the late 1970s, though the first woman to head a government in the world was Sri Lanka's PM Sirimavo Bandaranaike.

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European countries began electing women in top posts from the late 1970s, though the first woman to head a government in the world was Sri Lanka's PM Sirimavo Bandaranaike.

Kenya Elections: Ann Nderitu on good governance and regulating the country's political parties

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June 1, 2022

Kenya Elections: Ann Nderitu on good governance and regulating the country's political parties

Kenya’s party primaries recently closed - a process for political parties to select candidates for the various elective seats in August’s General Election.

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Kenya’s party primaries recently closed - a process for political parties to select candidates for the various elective seats in August’s General Election.

Australia: Liberals forget that women vote and have paid the price

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June 1, 2022

Australia: Liberals forget that women vote and have paid the price

Professional women make up the largest voter cohort in Australia and their role was vital in giving Scott Morrison the boot.

It appears the Coalition misjudged just how many women there are in Australia.

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Professional women make up the largest voter cohort in Australia and their role was vital in giving Scott Morrison the boot.

It appears the Coalition misjudged just how many women there are in Australia.

May 31, 2022
Australia: Record number of women in the 47th parliament, as female voters shun Liberals

A record number of women will take their seats in the House of Representatives when the 47th parliament sits for the first time in July, but representation in the Liberal Party has gone backwards as it grapples with how to regain the faith of female voters.

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May 30, 2022
"Go home and cook": Maharashtra BJP leader's sexist jab at MP Supriya Sule

The sexist comment was made as the two parties sparred over reservations for OBC (Other Backward Class) in Maharashtra.

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May 30, 2022
"A proud moment for us," says Dalit body after Midha’s election; she represents the Labour Party

'A proud moment for us,' says Dalit body after Midha's election; she represents the Labour Party.

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Where are the women? The challenge facing the next PNG parliament

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May 25, 2022

Where are the women? The challenge facing the next PNG parliament

A country ranking among the world’s lowest for political participation by women has enormous social bias to overcome.

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A country ranking among the world’s lowest for political participation by women has enormous social bias to overcome.

Canada: More women in politics would help safeguard access to abortion

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May 24, 2022

Canada: More women in politics would help safeguard access to abortion

"Women hold just 30 per cent of seats in Parliament; only two of 12 premiers are women. It matters because women matter."

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"Women hold just 30 per cent of seats in Parliament; only two of 12 premiers are women. It matters because women matter."

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