Political Parties

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.

December 13, 2024

In India, women-centric politics comes to the fore in crucial state elections

In a dramatic shift in

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How gender quotas are challenging political inequality in South Korea

How do you boost women’s representation in government, ask Jay Euijung Lee and Martina Zanella? Simple gender quotas risk being gamed, for instance by parties fielding women in unwinnable constituencies.

November 28, 2024

Namibia votes and could have its first female leader. But election upsets have shaken the region

WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — A woman who joined Namibia’s underground independence movement in the 1970s is a

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November 25, 2024

General Election 2024: The Irish political system is 'stacked in men's favour'

Women are "grossly under-represented" in Irish politics and the political system is "stacked in men's favour", a seminar exploring female representation in local politics has heard.

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Exposed: Malawi’s political party leadership still dominated by men, undermining gender equality efforts

Malawi’s political landscape continues to be marked by a stark gender imbalance in its leadership structures, with men still occupying the majority of top positions across the country’s major political parties.

November 18, 2024

Record number of women in Irish election, says group

A record number of women candidates are registered to stand in this month's general election in the Republic of Ireland, according to a campaign group.

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