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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.

We must celebrate Westminster's female role models if we're to attract more women to a career in politics

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January 14, 2022

We must celebrate Westminster's female role models if we're to attract more women to a career in politics

By Caroline Nokes

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By Caroline Nokes

January 14, 2022
In Namibia, mixed feelings on gender parity progress

A CROSS section of female politicians in Namibia have voiced their concern over the slow progress of political parties in implementing 50/50 (zebra style) representation in party structures and parliament.

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Anti-corruption and gender: the role of women’s political participation

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January 13, 2022

Anti-corruption and gender: the role of women’s political participation

This policy brief shows that while much remains to be explored, there are clear links between anti-corruption and women's political participation that are important to understand for politicians, anti-corruption advocates, and those working on increasing women’s repre

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This policy brief shows that while much remains to be explored, there are clear links between anti-corruption and women's political participation that are important to understand for politicians, anti-corruption advocates, and those working on increasing women’s repre

January 12, 2022
Brighton & Hove: politician criticises trolls abusing women in politics

A politician has called for an end to the insults that women receive on social media when they enter the political spotlight.

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January 10, 2022
Zimbabwe: Violent politics deters women from standing as candidates in elections

Zimbabwe is scheduled to hold elections in 18 months’ time, but women are reluctant to have their faces appear on ballot papers.

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After a Historic 2021 in Politics, Black Women are Gearing up for What Promises to be a Monumental 2022

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December 30, 2021

After a Historic 2021 in Politics, Black Women are Gearing up for What Promises to be a Monumental 2022

By Glinda Carr

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After a Historic 2021 in Politics, Black Women are Gearing up for What Promises to be a Monumental 2022 - Photo: Matej Kastelic (Shutterstock)

By Glinda Carr

December 30, 2021
India: five women whose political innings will be tested in next year's polls

The dawn of 2022 in Uttar Pradesh, apart from witnessing a fiercely fought battle in the Assembly elections, will also decide the political fate of five women politicians.

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Run GenZ members, from left to right, Ebo Entsuah, Roxy Ndebumadu, Caleb Hanna and Braxton Mitchell - CNN
December 28, 2021
Gen Z and millennial conservatives seek to recruit and mentor young, diverse candidates

When Roxy Ndebumadu, a Black conservative woman, ran for city council in Bowie, Maryland, at age 26, it was hard to find mentorship from elected officials of similar backgrounds. "My, I guess you would say, makeup is very unique," Ndebumadu told CNN.

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