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 result announcement of elections held on May 13 have revealed two women candidates as the winners of mayoral elections in two local levels of Rautahat district.
Because “women’s issues” have been in the headlines over the last year, it may seem strange they have not been more prominent in the election campaign.
Because “women’s issues” have been in the headlines over the last year, it may seem strange they have not been more prominent in the election campaign.
The political landscape in Asia has been very dynamic lately, but it is a disappointment to me personally that events have not been kind to women.
The political landscape in Asia has been very dynamic lately, but it is a disappointment to me personally that events have not been kind to women.
As a high number of women leave the National Assembly, things are slow to change — but getting better.
As a high number of women leave the National Assembly, things are slow to change — but getting better.
Centrist politician Elisabeth Borne was appointed France’s new prime minister on Monday, becoming the second woman to hold the post in the country.
Japan's Lower House of the Diet plans a questionnaire on women's participation in politics as the country largely lags behind in female representation in national parliaments.
Plan International Australia, in collaboration with YouGov, conducted a poll with a representative online sample of 1,034 Australian young women aged between 18 and 24 to gauge their views on the culture and diversity of representation in Australian politics.
Plan International Australia, in collaboration with YouGov, conducted a poll with a representative online sample of 1,034 Australian young women aged between 18 and 24 to gauge their views on the culture and diversity of representation in Australian politics.
Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.
Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.