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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.

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’.

Interviews

Interviews

Interviews

Interviews

March 24, 2016
International IDEA holds a workshop series to empower women from nine political parties in Tunisia

International IDEA and the Netherla