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.
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Women’s participation in Slovene politics
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“Slovene politics is no longer a boys-only game”, said the Slovene prime minister Alenka Bratušek on 8.3.2013.
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“Slovene politics is no longer a boys-only game”, said the Slovene prime minister Alenka Bratušek on 8.3.2013.
Political Participation and EU Citizenship: Perceptions and Behaviours of Young People
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April 28, 2014
Political Participation and EU Citizenship: Perceptions and Behaviours of Young People
Young people's political participation has long been a concern.
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Young people's political participation has long been a concern.
Promoting Women: Transforming Women into Leaders
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April 24, 2014
Promoting Women: Transforming Women into Leaders
This edition of 'The Parliamentarian' by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association focuses on women in parliaments.
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This edition of 'The Parliamentarian' by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association focuses on women in parliaments.
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Beyond numbers: women and political leadership in Uganda
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Isis Women’s International Cross Cultural Exchange (Isis-WICCE), an international feminist organization based in Uganda,conducted a study on Making a Difference: Towards Women’s Substantive Engagement in Parliament and Local Council Decision Making in Uganda. This report will be launched on April 25, 2014 by the Right Honourable Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Speaker of Parliament.
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Isis Women’s International Cross Cultural Exchange (Isis-WICCE), an international feminist organization based in Uganda,conducted a study on Making a Difference: Towards Women’s Substantive Engagement in Parliament and Local Council Decision Making in Uganda. This report will be launched on April 25, 2014 by the Right Honourable Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Speaker of Parliament.
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Why Fianna Fáil isn’t meeting local election target on female candidates
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In the halls of Leinster House, Constance Markievicz cuts a lonely figure as the only portrait of a female parliamentarian in the entire building.
When I pass her portrait, I often think this trailblazing woman would be horrified that the party she helped establish doesn’t have a single female TD today.
Electoral research shows once women get on the ballot paper they have the same chance of getting elected as their male counterparts.
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In the halls of Leinster House, Constance Markievicz cuts a lonely figure as the only portrait of a female parliamentarian in the entire building.
When I pass her portrait, I often think this trailblazing woman would be horrified that the party she helped establish doesn’t have a single female TD today.
Electoral research shows once women get on the ballot paper they have the same chance of getting elected as their male counterparts.
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If not Hillary Clinton, then Sarah Palin for 2016, poll shows
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When it comes to women in the White House, Sarah Palin takes the cake in Americans’ eyes, a new poll found.
The Economist/YouGov poll asked participants which female candidate — other than Hillary Clinton — they’d like to see run for the high office.
Mrs. Palin won 9 percent of the vote, Breitbart reported.
We invite you to read the full article published March 31, 2014
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When it comes to women in the White House, Sarah Palin takes the cake in Americans’ eyes, a new poll found.
The Economist/YouGov poll asked participants which female candidate — other than Hillary Clinton — they’d like to see run for the high office.
Mrs. Palin won 9 percent of the vote, Breitbart reported.
We invite you to read the full article published March 31, 2014
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California's 'Close The Gap' Tour Is Demanding Gender Equality In Politics
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California boasts two female senators.
We are the only state to advance women's reproductive rights in the last few years.
The state is rapidly moving forward on the Affordable Health Care Act and there has been paid family leave in California since 2002, though it is underused.
But don't be misled. Even here we have a political gender gap that is actually widening, not closing.
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California boasts two female senators.
We are the only state to advance women's reproductive rights in the last few years.
The state is rapidly moving forward on the Affordable Health Care Act and there has been paid family leave in California since 2002, though it is underused.
But don't be misled. Even here we have a political gender gap that is actually widening, not closing.
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Sex symbols, a poor proxy in Sri Lanka
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A movie star, a beauty queen and a popular model are among candidates running in Sri Lankan's provincial elections on March 29, leading some Sri Lankans to accuse political parties of pushing "sex symbols" in the name of female political representation.
The arrival of models and actresses onto the political stage, with their pictures splashed across newspapers, is beginning to make voters wonder about the political motivation behind such moves.
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A movie star, a beauty queen and a popular model are among candidates running in Sri Lankan's provincial elections on March 29, leading some Sri Lankans to accuse political parties of pushing "sex symbols" in the name of female political representation.
The arrival of models and actresses onto the political stage, with their pictures splashed across newspapers, is beginning to make voters wonder about the political motivation behind such moves.