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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.

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Samoa election result hailed as victory for women

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Samoa election result hailed as victory for women

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Wellington (AFP) – Samoa’s cliff-hanger general election is a victory for under-represented women in Pacific island politics, regardless of the final outcome, opposition leader Fiame Naomi Mataafa said Monday.

Her FAST party is on the cusp of a major upset after Friday's vote, leaving incumbent Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi fighting for his political life after 22 years in office.

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Wellington (AFP) – Samoa’s cliff-hanger general election is a victory for under-represented women in Pacific island politics, regardless of the final outcome, opposition leader Fiame Naomi Mataafa said Monday.

Her FAST party is on the cusp of a major upset after Friday's vote, leaving incumbent Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi fighting for his political life after 22 years in office.

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Dutch election: Is online sexism holding women back from becoming MPs?

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Dutch election: Is online sexism holding women back from becoming MPs?

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With female participation in this week’s election in the Netherlands breaking records, one campaign group can be excused for feeling optimistic.

Stem op een Vrouw(Vote for A Women) was set up in 2017 to achieve parity in the Dutch parliament and have as many women and men in the 150-seat parliament.

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With female participation in this week’s election in the Netherlands breaking records, one campaign group can be excused for feeling optimistic.

Stem op een Vrouw(Vote for A Women) was set up in 2017 to achieve parity in the Dutch parliament and have as many women and men in the 150-seat parliament.

Enhancing participation of women from under-represented groups in political and public decision-making

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March 25, 2021

Enhancing participation of women from under-represented groups in political and public decision-making

Although significant progress has been made with regard to the participation of women in political and public decision-making in Europe, such progress is too slow and uneven.

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Although significant progress has been made with regard to the participation of women in political and public decision-making in Europe, such progress is too slow and uneven.

Democracy IDEAs podcast: How do we get more women in politics?

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March 4, 2021

Democracy IDEAs podcast: How do we get more women in politics?

Across the world, women face challenges to participate in politics, from confronting hate speech to internal party obstacles and lack of subsidized maternity leave.

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Across the world, women face challenges to participate in politics, from confronting hate speech to internal party obstacles and lack of subsidized maternity leave.

Policy brief: Strengthening Women’s Political Participation

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March 3, 2021

Policy brief: Strengthening Women’s Political Participation

Strengthening Women’s Political Participation (2021) provides an overview of the political participation of women and reasons for their underrepresentation in politics.

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Strengthening Women’s Political Participation (2021) provides an overview of the political participation of women and reasons for their underrepresentation in politics.

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South Korean feminist party plans school to train 'winning' candidates

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South Korean feminist party plans school to train 'winning' candidates

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South Korea’s first feminist party is set to launch a political school to train aspiring female candidates, as it vowed to fight on after failing to win a seat in national elections.

The Women’s Party was unsuccessful in its attempts to win four parliamentary seats in the April 15 poll, despite a growing feminism movement in the socially conservative nation.

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South Korea’s first feminist party is set to launch a political school to train aspiring female candidates, as it vowed to fight on after failing to win a seat in national elections.

The Women’s Party was unsuccessful in its attempts to win four parliamentary seats in the April 15 poll, despite a growing feminism movement in the socially conservative nation.

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