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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.

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

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November 24, 2024

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.

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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.

bbc
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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The gender dimensions of the Gen Z vote: What both parties can learn

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November 13, 2024

The gender dimensions of the Gen Z vote: What both parties can learn

Donald Trump’s victory was helped in no small part by the unexpected shift of support he received among Gen Z voters. 

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Donald Trump’s victory was helped in no small part by the unexpected shift of support he received among Gen Z voters. 

Women's Agenda
November 5, 2024
Who is Kemi Badenoch, the first black woman to lead the UK Conservatives?

Kemi Badenoch has become the new leader of the UK Conservatives and the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.

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Politico
November 5, 2024
Tories pick first Black woman to lead a major UK political party

LONDON — Kemi Badenoch’s elevation as leader of Britain’s Conservatives is a historic moment in British politics — but you can expect the Tories to take it in their stride.

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The National
October 31, 2024
Women, youths seen as key to political parties

WOMEN and youths are an integral part of political parties and must be supported in the country, says political parties registrar Emmanuel Pok.

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Guidelines for the construction of a parliamentary code of conduct to protect women from online gender-based political violence based on the experience of Latin America

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October 30, 2024

Guidelines for the construction of a parliamentary code of conduct to protect women from online gender-based political violence based on the experience of Latin America

The deliberate spread of harmful and false content aimed at women is a current threat to their safety, job performance, mental health, as well as to the institutions they represent, weakening not only women’s active life in the public but also the democratic system.&nbs

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The deliberate spread of harmful and false content aimed at women is a current threat to their safety, job performance, mental health, as well as to the institutions they represent, weakening not only women’s active life in the public but also the democratic system.&nbs

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