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Gender in political parties’ strategic plans

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July 11, 2019

Gender in political parties’ strategic plans

Source: International Idea

The global average for women’s representation in parliaments was 24 per cent in January 2019. Political parties are identified as responsible for women’s underrepresentation, given their role as the main gatekeepers of elected decision-making positions in most countries.

This factsheet illustrates the link of gender in political parties’ programmes and operational policies, processes and practices. It highlights the approach for institutionalizing gender equality in the conceptualization, development and implementation of a party’s strategic plan.

Click here to see the academic article.

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International Idea
Publication year
2019
Focus areas
Partner
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)

The global average for women’s representation in parliaments was 24 per cent in January 2019. Political parties are identified as responsible for women’s underrepresentation, given their role as the main gatekeepers of elected decision-making positions in most countries.

This factsheet illustrates the link of gender in political parties’ programmes and operational policies, processes and practices. It highlights the approach for institutionalizing gender equality in the conceptualization, development and implementation of a party’s strategic plan.

Click here to see the academic article.

Resource type
Publisher
International Idea
Publication year
2019
Focus areas
Partner
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)

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