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.

Increasing Women’s Political Participation Through Effective Training Programs

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March 17, 2014

Increasing Women’s Political Participation Through Effective Training Programs

Increasing Women’s Political Participation Through Effective Training Programs: Aguide to best practices and lessons learned.

Equality in Politics: An Overview of Key Findings

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March 17, 2014

Equality in Politics: An Overview of Key Findings

6 key findings on obstacles to women in politics based on a an Inter-parlimentary Union survey of Women and Men in Parliaments

Interviews

Carolyn Bennett

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Fri, 03/14/2014 - 11:48

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March 14, 2014

Carolyn Bennett

Member of Parliament and Chair of the Liberal Women's Caucus in Canada

March 12, 2014

Hillary Is Using the Internet to Accomplish Everything She Was Told She Could Never Do

Many Republicans rubbed their hands with glee in anticipation of the so-called "secret Clinton files" in the hopes that the documents would reveal some nasty

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Thirty Years of Democracy: Riding the Wave? Women's Political Participation in Latin America

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March 11, 2014

Thirty Years of Democracy: Riding the Wave? Women's Political Participation in Latin America