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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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Video on women candidates and campaign finance

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June 6, 2018

Video on women candidates and campaign finance

Women continue to be severely underrepresented in decision-making processes and bodies across the world at all levels.

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Women continue to be severely underrepresented in decision-making processes and bodies across the world at all levels.

UNDP and IPU: Global Parliamentary Report 2017

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May 10, 2018

UNDP and IPU: Global Parliamentary Report 2017

The second Global Parliamentary Report is jointly produced by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

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The second Global Parliamentary Report is jointly produced by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

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Women Step Up for State Office

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Women Step Up for State Office

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Nevada and Arizona could make history this fall, with both states positioned to elect the first female-majority legislative chambers in the nation's history.

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Nevada and Arizona could make history this fall, with both states positioned to elect the first female-majority legislative chambers in the nation's history.

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Japan: Diet to fix low rate of women in national and local politics

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Japan: Diet to fix low rate of women in national and local politics

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The Lower House moved to address the low representation of women in politics with a bill April 12 urging political parties to field male and female candidates in national and local assembly elections in equal numbers.

The proposed legislation could provide a long-needed incentive to get more women to enter politics. But whether the bill will rectify the disproportionate gender gap remains to be seen as the legislation comes with no punitive clause.

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The Lower House moved to address the low representation of women in politics with a bill April 12 urging political parties to field male and female candidates in national and local assembly elections in equal numbers.

The proposed legislation could provide a long-needed incentive to get more women to enter politics. But whether the bill will rectify the disproportionate gender gap remains to be seen as the legislation comes with no punitive clause.

No party to violence: Analyzing violence against women in political parties

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March 22, 2018

No party to violence: Analyzing violence against women in political parties

Taking the opportunity provided by its 2017 review of political party strengthening, "Reflect, Reform, Re-engage: A Blueprint for 21st Century Parties," NDI has revised its long-standing Win With Women political party assessment tool, including by ad

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Taking the opportunity provided by its 2017 review of political party strengthening, "Reflect, Reform, Re-engage: A Blueprint for 21st Century Parties," NDI has revised its long-standing Win With Women political party assessment tool, including by ad

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Facebook Live Q&A on gender-targeted public funding to support women in politics

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Facebook Live Q&A on gender-targeted public funding to support women in politics

Join a live chat on International IDEA's Facebook page to discuss gender ta

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March 7, 2018

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For International Women's Day 2018, International IDEA sat down with female politicians from South Africa and Zambia to discuss rising above party lin

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For International Women's Day 2018, International IDEA sat down with female politicians from South Africa and Zambia to discuss rising above party lin

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Who runs the House? Women lead major three parties in Canada Commons

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Who runs the House? Women lead major three parties in Canada Commons

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NDP leader Jagmeet Singh named NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau the party’s new House leader in last week's shuffle of his party's critics. So for the first time, all three House leaders of the three major political parties are women, including Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, who is the government House leader, and Conservative MP Candice Bergen, the House leader for the official opposition.

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NDP leader Jagmeet Singh named NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau the party’s new House leader in last week's shuffle of his party's critics. So for the first time, all three House leaders of the three major political parties are women, including Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, who is the government House leader, and Conservative MP Candice Bergen, the House leader for the official opposition.

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