Moldova takes historic step to promote gender equality in politics
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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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Somalia: Women’s Political Participation in Puntland - Prospects for Progress
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June 21, 2016
Somalia: Women’s Political Participation in Puntland - Prospects for Progress
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Toolkit on how to build the capacities of women politicians and political parties
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June 21, 2016
Toolkit on how to build the capacities of women politicians and political parties
Women comprise over 50 per cent of
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Women comprise over 50 per cent of
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Hillary Clinton gathers enough delegate commitments to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party
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Hillary Clinton gathers enough delegate commitments to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party
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On Monday 6 June 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton gathered enough delegate commitments to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party for this year's US presidential election.
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On Monday 6 June 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton gathered enough delegate commitments to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party for this year's US presidential election.
Sex, Bipartisanship, and Collaboration in the U.S. Congress
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June 2, 2016
Sex, Bipartisanship, and Collaboration in the U.S. Congress
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Political Parity Webinar: Sex, Bipartisanship, and Collaboration in the U.S. Congress
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June 2, 2016
Political Parity Webinar: Sex, Bipartisanship, and Collaboration in the U.S. Congress
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Are women in Congress really more l
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Canada: All-party support for legislation to end gender inequality in politics
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As MPs start debate on Bill C-237, MP Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby South) announced politicians from across party lines support his private member's bill aimed at bringing gender parity to Parliament.
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As MPs start debate on Bill C-237, MP Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby South) announced politicians from across party lines support his private member's bill aimed at bringing gender parity to Parliament.
A Political Participation Handbook for Women
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May 19, 2016
A Political Participation Handbook for Women
Women’s public and political partic
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Women’s public and political partic