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 28, 2014
Women’s participation in Slovene politics
“Slovene politics is no longer a boys-only game”, said the Slovene prime minister Alenka Bratušek on 8.3.2013.
April 28, 2014
Women Candidates selected to run for Labour in the Local Elections 2014, UK
As it stands today, Tuesday 29th April 2014, 187 Labour Party candidates have been selected to run in the Local Elections in May 2014. Currently 55 of these candidates are women which is just under thirty percent (29.4%).
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.
April 25, 2014
Jump to Content Inonge advises political parties to engage women, Zambia
GENDER minister Inonge Wina says the government is committed to increasing women participation in politics and decision-making positions.
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.
April 24, 2014
Beyond numbers: women and political leadership in Uganda
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
April 2, 2014
Why Fianna Fáil isn’t meeting local election target on female candidates
In the halls of Leinster House, Constance Markievicz cuts a lonely figure as the only portrait of a female parliamentarian in the entire building.
March 31, 2014
Senator Patty Murray on women in power
They called it the Year of the Woman. In 1992, four women were elected to the U.S.