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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.

July 5, 2014
Nigeria: Female Politician Declares Interest in Orlu Senatorial Seat

A female politician and former member of the House of Representatives, Mrs Juliet Nnenne Obasi-Akano, spoke at at her country home, Abajah in Nwangele Local Government Area, while marking her formal declaration for the Senate race of Orlu Senatorial Zone of Imo State in 20

July 5, 2014
Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party youth ready to rise in ranks

Myanmar's younger opposition members urge elders to step aside for new generation as they aspire towards bigger roles and louder voice.

July 3, 2014
Women miss out in NSW parliament (Australia)

The heady days when Sydney women looked up to a female prime minister, female premier, governor and governor-general are long gone.

July 3, 2014
Kabwila elected chair Woman Caucus: Malwai Parliament adjourns

Malawai Congress Party (MCP) member of Parliament for Salima NorthWest constituency, Dr Jessie Kabwila, has been elected as new chairperson for Women Caucus in Parliament.

The incredibly poor gender diversity of elected state officials in the U.S., in 7 maps and charts

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July 2, 2014

The incredibly poor gender diversity of elected state officials in the U.S., in 7 maps and charts

South Carolina’s Senate is the nation’s least gender-diverse legislative chamber, with just 2 percent representation, according to data from theCenter for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University’s Eagleton Institute of Politics.

South Carolina’s Senate is the nation’s least gender-diverse legislative chamber, with just 2 percent representation, according to data from theCenter for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University’s Eagleton Institute of Politics.

Interviews

Twitter chat on women in the Slovenian Elections

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July 1, 2014

Twitter chat on women in the Slovenian Elections

Twitter Chat with iKNOW Politics expert Sonia Lokar on women’s political participation during the electoral process and elections taking place July 13 in Slovenia.

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Host:  @iKNOW_Politics

Twitter Chat with iKNOW Politics expert Sonia Lokar on women’s political participation during the electoral process and elections taking place July 13 in Slovenia.

#electionsSlovenia

Host:  @iKNOW_Politics

July 1, 2014
Drive for more women in upcoming elections, Fiji

This was discussed at the Fiji Women’s Forum Candidate Strengthening Workshop in the Holiday Inn in Suva, today. Representatives from Political parties met to discuss and support the women candidates that have been announced or with the intention of running through the political party.

July 1, 2014
Japan finally apologizes to its women

On June 23, a middle-aged male Japanese politician, dressed in the traditional dark suit and '80s-retro haircut, walked in front of a waiting line of news