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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.

Kwarteng’s "bad apples" claim is a rotten excuse for Westminster sexism

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May 6, 2022

Kwarteng’s "bad apples" claim is a rotten excuse for Westminster sexism

Analysis: minister’s response to concerns risks appearing tone deaf, but it does play into war on woke.

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Analysis: minister’s response to concerns risks appearing tone deaf, but it does play into war on woke.

Trends in the gender composition of the Australian parliament

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May 6, 2022

Trends in the gender composition of the Australian parliament

How does the gender composition of the Australian parliament compare with parliaments around the world, and how has it changed over the past two decades

International comparisons

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How does the gender composition of the Australian parliament compare with parliaments around the world, and how has it changed over the past two decades

International comparisons

Women fed up with flagrant sexism could swing Australia’s election

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May 3, 2022

Women fed up with flagrant sexism could swing Australia’s election

  • Decline in support for government is being driven by women
  • Nation's gender inequality has worsened for more than a decade
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  • Decline in support for government is being driven by women
  • Nation's gender inequality has worsened for more than a decade
May 2, 2022
US: State politician gives speech while in active labor, withdraws to give birth

A state politician is bringing attention to the difficulties facing expectant mothers as she went into labor during an impassioned speech to delegates at a local party convention.

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May 2, 2022
40% of newly elected MPs women, record for Slovenia

STA, 25 April 2022 - As many as 36 women have been elected to the 90-seat National Assembly, which translates in 40% of all MPs, a record figure ever since Slovenia gained indepe

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April 27, 2022
Germany: Left party leader Hennig-Wellsow steps down

A little over a year after taking over the leadership of the Left party, Susanne Hennig-Wellsow is stepping down, citing private reasons and a need for party renewal. She also criticized the party's handling of sexism.

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April 26, 2022
Pakistan: A glance at the only five women in Shehbaz Sharif's 37-member cabinet

The suspense around newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's federal cabinet finally died down on Tuesday — a whole eight days after he was sworn in as premier — after federal ministers and state ministers took their oaths to shape up the 37-strong cabinet.

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April 25, 2022
No women in Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet

The newly appointed Cabinet which consists of 17 Ministers has failed to include female representation. 

The new Cabinet was appointed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s House in Colombo today. 

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Gambia: “Female participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections will be generally low,” election observation body says  - Fatu Network
April 22, 2022
Gambia: “Female participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections will be generally low,” election observation body says 

“Political parties have not done much sponsoring female candidates,” a recent report from Gambia Participates a civil society organisation that religiously observes elections in the Gambia has said.

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