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.
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.
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
September 27, 2024
What to Know About Japan’s LDP Election—and the Possibility of a First Female Prime Minister
When Japan’s ruling political party, the Li
Turkey: Sinem Dedetas Is the Future of the Women-Led Opposition
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September 23, 2024
Turkey: Sinem Dedetas Is the Future of the Women-Led Opposition
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu made headlines in April after coasting to a second term in office by nearly 12 percentage points.
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu made headlines in April after coasting to a second term in office by nearly 12 percentage points.
September 19, 2024
WACOL to political parties: Convince stakeholders to support women in politics
Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has charged political party executives to rally support for women participating in politics.
Advancing gender equality in politics — National assessments and action plans — Tool 1
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September 12, 2024
Advancing gender equality in politics — National assessments and action plans — Tool 1
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September 9, 2024
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Manifestos: What’s Promised for Women?
Sri Lanka is gearing up for its ninth presidential election on September 21, but notably no women candidates are running for the highest office in the country.
September 6, 2024
The 2024 Parliamentary elections in Jordan: Reforms and expectations
The 2024 parliamentary elections in Jordan are poised to be a transformative event in the country's political landscape.
August 23, 2024
Kamala Harris pledges to ‘chart a new way forward’ as she accepts nomination
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday with a sweeping, pointed speech in which she vowed to prosecute the case against Donald Trump and carry the country to a brighter and fairer future.