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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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Wanted: Female Candidates for Algeria's Parliament Quota

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Wanted: Female Candidates for Algeria's Parliament Quota

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Algerian law requires the next parliament to be made up of 30 percent women — but political parties across the spectrum have struggled to come up with enough female candidates to fill the quota.

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Algerian law requires the next parliament to be made up of 30 percent women — but political parties across the spectrum have struggled to come up with enough female candidates to fill the quota.

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India: Women winning fewer seats in Uttar Pradesh elections

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India: Women winning fewer seats in Uttar Pradesh elections

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Poor, populous Uttar Pradesh (UP) was the first Indian state to have a female chief minister–Sucheta Kriplani from 1963 to 1967–but this pioneering effort has not improved prospects for women in elections.

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Poor, populous Uttar Pradesh (UP) was the first Indian state to have a female chief minister–Sucheta Kriplani from 1963 to 1967–but this pioneering effort has not improved prospects for women in elections.

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Few female candidates in India state polls reflects failure to boost women politicians

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Few female candidates in India state polls reflects failure to boost women politicians

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A Framework for Developing Gender Policies for Political Parties

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January 17, 2017

A Framework for Developing Gender Policies for Political Parties

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) has designed this Framework in order to assist political parties and gender e

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The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) has designed this Framework in order to assist political parties and gender e

Gender quotas do not pose a threat to “merit” at any stage of the political process

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January 11, 2017

Gender quotas do not pose a threat to “merit” at any stage of the political process

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