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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.

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The outcome document of the IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians 2016

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April 21, 2016

The outcome document of the IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians 2016

Co-organized by the Inter-parliamen

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Co-organized by the Inter-parliamen

Compendium of Good Practices for Advancing Women’s Political Participation in the OSCE Region

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April 18, 2016

Compendium of Good Practices for Advancing Women’s Political Participation in the OSCE Region

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April 12, 2016
Women's political empowerment and American presidential elections discussed in The New Yorker

Dr. Jill Lepore, Professor of American History at Harvard University, has published an article in The New Yorker, entitled ‘The Sovereignty of Women’.

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American Political Science Review Paper on Gender Quotas and Women's Political Leadership

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April 5, 2016

American Political Science Review Paper on Gender Quotas and Women's Political Leadership

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