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.
Resistance to Women’s Political Leadership: Problems and Advocated Solutions
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January 11, 2017
Resistance to Women’s Political Leadership: Problems and Advocated Solutions
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All-Women Shortlists: Myths and Realities
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January 11, 2017
All-Women Shortlists: Myths and Realities
Gender quotas have emerged globally
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Gender quotas have emerged globally
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
January 10, 2017
Increase women MPs or face fines, parties told in the UK
Political parties must face
December 28, 2016
More Women elected to Ghana's Parliament
Sources from the Electoral Commissi
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.
Temporary Special Measures to Increase Women's Political Participation in the Pacific
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December 15, 2016
Temporary Special Measures to Increase Women's Political Participation in the Pacific
The story of women’s political empo
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The story of women’s political empo