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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.

Where is women’s place in local government in Turkey?

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December 24, 2013

Where is women’s place in local government in Turkey?

Dec. 5 was the 79th anniversary of the day Turkish women were granted the right to vote and to be elected. 

The confusion in the domestic and external agenda caused this gain to be celebrated less than it deserved. 

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Dec. 5 was the 79th anniversary of the day Turkish women were granted the right to vote and to be elected. 

The confusion in the domestic and external agenda caused this gain to be celebrated less than it deserved. 

December 17, 2013
Fawzia Koofi, the female politician who wants to lead Afghanistan

Though disallowed from the 2014 presidential race, Fawzia Koofi is optimistic about her political career in Afghanistan. Yet it is not clear what will happen to the state of women's rights before the next one.

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December 13, 2013
On Election Day, Latin America Willingly Trades Machismo for Female Clout

When Chileans vote Sunday for their next leader, they will choose between a former president seeking to expand access to higher education broadly and a staunch conservative opposing tax increases aimed at reducing Chile’s high levels of inequality.

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December 6, 2013
Sexist MPs aren't macho. They're pathetic dweebs

The MPs making obscene gestures at Sarah Champion and other women in the Commons are the backbench nonentities.

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December 4, 2013
New laws ignored, so women trailed in Kenya 2013 election

New laws designed to increase the number of elected women in Kenyan politics had no effect on the 2013 elections because those concerned failed to implement them, the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) said.

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December 3, 2013
The women of PKR, Malaysia

Among the constitutional amendments passed in PKR Special National Congress on Nov 24 was to give more voice to women within the party.

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December 2, 2013
Delhi: Parties claim big, but still keep women out

Campaigning for the December 4 Assembly elections in Delhi ended on Monday with around 25 rallies and road shows being organised in the capital.

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