September 6, 2024
The 2024 Parliamentary elections in Jordan: Reforms and expectations
The 2024 parliamentary elections in Jordan are poised to be a transformative event in the country's political landscape.
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.
August 23, 2024
Kamala Harris pledges to ‘chart a new way forward’ as she accepts nomination
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday with a sweeping, pointed speech in which she vowed to prosecute the case against Donald Trump and carry the country to a brighter and fairer future.
The Role of Political Parties in Women’s Political Participation
As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, women’s political participation and representation remain pivotal to building robust democracies and inclusive decision-making processes.
July 18, 2024
In Mongolia, electoral reform ushers in a record number of women to parliament
Mongolia's electoral reforms have significantly transformed the political landscape, ushering a record number of women into Parliament.
Partisanship, Independence, and the Constitutive Representation of Women in the Canadian Senate
This article investigates legislators’ willingness to talk about gender and women during policy making discussions, asking whether it is conditional on their sex or partisanship in environments where party discipline does not constrain their speech.
What Labour’s election means for women: the good and the bad
It’s a good day for women’s representation in politics. The proportion of women MPs has reached a record high of 40.6%. Women are expected to hold a number of prominent positions in the new government, including the UK’s first female chancellor.
UK: Candidate selections reflect the barriers for women in politics
Last week, all UK political parties confirmed which candidates they were standing in each constituency for the 2024 general election. Including independents, a total of 4,515 candidates will be fighting for a seat in the next government.
A lack of real progress on women in politics
Only 30% of candidates are female, writes Hannah Stevens. The issues lie in selection processes and procedures that create enormous barriers to entry for women, disabled people and ethnic minorities.