June 14, 2024
Female UK election candidates report increased abuse
Abuse of female election candidates is becoming worse, say candidates, activists and charities.
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.
Political parties are too generic on issues affecting women
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May 28, 2024
Political parties are too generic on issues affecting women
Women comprise most of South Africa’s population and almost 55% of registered voters for next week’s watershed general elections. Historically they have been discriminated against and remain at the bottom of society’s food chain.
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Women comprise most of South Africa’s population and almost 55% of registered voters for next week’s watershed general elections. Historically they have been discriminated against and remain at the bottom of society’s food chain.
May 21, 2024
Why Tanzania political parties have few women in leadership, candidate lists
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‘I can rise above expectations’: the woman breaking barriers in Pacific politics
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May 8, 2024
‘I can rise above expectations’: the woman breaking barriers in Pacific politics
In the final days of her election campaign, Cathy Nori considered giving up.
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In the final days of her election campaign, Cathy Nori considered giving up.
Neglecting women's participation in politics perpetuates their oppression
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May 7, 2024
Neglecting women's participation in politics perpetuates their oppression
March 8, 1857 witnessed the uprising of female needle factory workers in New York City, who marched in defiance of perilous working conditions, meagre pay, and gruelling 12-hour shifts.
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March 8, 1857 witnessed the uprising of female needle factory workers in New York City, who marched in defiance of perilous working conditions, meagre pay, and gruelling 12-hour shifts.
Political tokenism will not empower women
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May 7, 2024
Political tokenism will not empower women
The objective behind the move in 1972 to have reserved seats for women in parliament was to increase women's representation in the legislative body.
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The objective behind the move in 1972 to have reserved seats for women in parliament was to increase women's representation in the legislative body.
April 29, 2024
Violence against women in politics worries UN agency
United Nations Women (UN Women) has called on local political parties to create a safe space for women participating in politics and swiftly move to address violence against women during elections.
April 26, 2024
Political party representatives in the hot seat on why there are only a few women in politics
Political party representatives were put in the hot seat during IOL’s Elections Panel Discussion on Wednesday at the Radisson Blu Hotel in uMhlanga when asked why there are fewer women in politics, especially in leadership positions.