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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.

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.

Mmegi
May 6, 2024
Botswana: BDP registers fewer female candidates for primaries
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Nation Online
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.

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IOL News
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.

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Africa News
April 24, 2024
Togo: Women candidates campaign ahead legislative and regional elections

As Togo prepares for the legislative and regional elections on April 29, 2024, a significant number of women are in the electoral race, defying traditional norms and expectations.

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China will only benefit by welcoming women into high-level politics

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March 8, 2024

China will only benefit by welcoming women into high-level politics

Today, China joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. Mao Zedong once famously said that women hold up half the sky.

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Today, China joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. Mao Zedong once famously said that women hold up half the sky.

Pakistan's political landscape: women's rising role and the ongoing pursuit of gender equality

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February 12, 2024

Pakistan's political landscape: women's rising role and the ongoing pursuit of gender equality

In the bustling political landscape of Pakistan, a resounding call for gender equality echoes through the halls of power.

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In the bustling political landscape of Pakistan, a resounding call for gender equality echoes through the halls of power.

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