Second International Conference on Elections & Democracy 2013
Elections are key components of any democratic system.
Quotas
Helen Clark: Women in politics
Helen Clark, UNDP administrator, introduces a debate on whether there should quotas for women in politics published October 19, 2013
October 21, 2013
Yemen's quota: Success for international community or Yemeni Women?
On September 15, Yemeni President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi wrote his first-ever op-ed in hopes of reassuring the Yemeni people of the current political transition’s progress.
October 18, 2013
Makungwa Calls for the Promotion of Women in Politics, Malawi
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare Mary Clara Makungwa has called on the media in the country to promote women aspirants in politics in order to achieve the 50-50 women representation campaign.
Designing Better Quotas, Building Stronger Legislatures
Quotas – whether mandatory, legislated or voluntary – continue to be one of the most effective means for increasing the number of women both in political parties and elective office.
Women & Elections: Guide to promoting the participation of women in elections
There is growing recognition that stable peace and national prosperity can only be achieved when institutions are democratic and representative of all groups of society.
September 18, 2013
Quotas best way to elect more women
Women's representation in parliaments is most likely to increase where there is some sort of system of quotas, an analysis of international elections held last year shows.
September 16, 2013
Egyptian state-run women's council calls for quota of women MPs
The National Council for Women called on the committee which is drafting Egypt’s constitution to include a quota for women in pa
September 10, 2013
An Absence of Estrogen in Politics: Why Aren't Women Running for Office in the USA?
There's something missing from our political offices, and the answer is in the hormones. We need more estrogen.