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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.

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

The UK Labour Party has long ut

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The UK Labour Party has long ut

January 10, 2017
Even with rise of political outsiders, women take traditional path to power in the US

When she thinks about getting women

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January 10, 2017
Increase women MPs or face fines, parties told in the UK

Political parties must face

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December 28, 2016
More Women elected to Ghana's Parliament

Sources from the Electoral Commissi

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December 16, 2016
When the going gets tough, the tough #getcracking

We are sharing the annual message from the Secretary General of the European Women’s Lobby, Joanna Maycock.

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