Only One Woman Will Serve in GOP Congressional Leadership in 2017
By Leigh Ann Caldwell
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.
By Leigh Ann Caldwell
Party leader tells committee he backs all-female shortlists and is determined to have 50/50 representation by next election.
Party leader tells committee he backs all-female shortlists and is determined to have 50/50 representation by next election.
The British Labour Party has launched a mentoring program for women to honor the memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.
The British Labour Party has launched a mentoring program for women to honor the memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.
The extent of women’s representatio
The extent of women’s representatio
Extensive research shows that when
Extensive research shows that when
The data in the table below has been compiled by the Inter-Parliamentary Unionon the basis of information provided by National Parliaments by 1st August 2016. 193 countries are classified by descending order of the percentage of women in the lower or single House.
The data in the table below has been compiled by the Inter-Parliamentary Unionon the basis of information provided by National Parliaments by 1st August 2016. 193 countries are classified by descending order of the percentage of women in the lower or single House.
Women’s caucuses are particularly useful for strengthening the voice of an under-heard constituency.
Women’s caucuses are particularly useful for strengthening the voice of an under-heard constituency.