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.
From top left, clockwise: Dido Harding, Karren Brady, Nosheena Mobarik and Joanna Shields Photo: PA/Bloomberg
Europe’s security body has released a strongly-worded statement voicing concern over the targeting of prominent Turkish journalist Amberin Zaman by presidential hopeful Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Five women have successfully gone through vetting to contest positions in the Jirapa constituency election of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper West Region.
The call for more women to participate in politics need more commitment than mere political rhetoric.
Women's role in African politics must go beyond being voters or 'airport dancers'.
Women should get more involved in politics so that the voices of the fairer sex can be heard clearly.
Women in politics are just as big of a target as Hollywood celebrities. They find themselves perpetually plagued by their looks, be it because they are beautiful or because they are not.
There may have been storms on election day, but for Delegate Donna Christensen the sun was shining. She and her running mate, Basil Ottley, beat out a crowded six candidate field to win the Democratic primary for Governor of the Virgin Islands.
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A national meeting of Labor women has been told the government is making gender equality a tougher battle in Australia.