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.

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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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#PressForProgress

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March 7, 2018

#PressForProgress

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

Interviews

Norbert Mao

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February 20, 2018

Norbert Mao

President of the Democratic Party of Uganda

February 7, 2018

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

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.

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Women's Participation in Local Government

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Women's Participation in Local Government

The under-representation of women at any level of governance and decision-making results in a democratic deficit. It has been proven time and again that diverse groups make better decisions. This is particularly true when it comes to a task as challenging as representing the interests of citizens at the local level. Often influencing policies in housing, security, transport, and the economy, local government makes important decisions that affect the lives of women and men.

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Briefing on Women’s Political Participation: Global Tools, Trends and Challenges

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Briefing on Women’s Political Participation: Global Tools, Trends and Challenges

A Briefing Series Inspired by Sustainable Development Goal #5: “Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls”

Journeys from Exclusion to Inclusion: Marginalized women's successes in overcoming political exclusion

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January 9, 2018

Journeys from Exclusion to Inclusion: Marginalized women's successes in overcoming political exclusion

Journeys from Exclusion to Inclusion: Marginalized Women’s Successes in Overcoming Political Exclusion identifies critical factors preventing marginalized women’s inclusion in customary and democratic decision-making structures and describes how women have worked in overcoming barri