Giving more tickets to women: more talk less action by parties
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.
Women’s participation in politics should be increased
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October 15, 2023
Women’s participation in politics should be increased
Although women have come out of backwardness, there is still a long way to go.
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Although women have come out of backwardness, there is still a long way to go.
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Polish elections: undecided women voters to tip the scales
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In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Poland, which are scheduled for 15 October, the women’s vote will play a particularly important role.
Given the fact that the race between the ruling party and the opposition is very tight, every segment of the population with a large number of undecided voters becomes ever more crucial.
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In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Poland, which are scheduled for 15 October, the women’s vote will play a particularly important role.
Given the fact that the race between the ruling party and the opposition is very tight, every segment of the population with a large number of undecided voters becomes ever more crucial.
Mexico set to elect first female president after years of gender equality legislation
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October 3, 2023
Mexico set to elect first female president after years of gender equality legislation
Mexico's top two political parties selected female presidential nominees, virtually ensuring that the nation's next leader will be a woman.
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Mexico's top two political parties selected female presidential nominees, virtually ensuring that the nation's next leader will be a woman.
Women in politics: a look into Representative Nabeela Syed’s mission for Illinois
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October 2, 2023
Women in politics: a look into Representative Nabeela Syed’s mission for Illinois
ECC students gathered in the B180 Heritage room for a networking panel with Representative Nabeela Syed around noon on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.
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ECC students gathered in the B180 Heritage room for a networking panel with Representative Nabeela Syed around noon on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.
Parties must inspire women to be involved in politics for reservation Bill to succeed
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September 28, 2023
Parties must inspire women to be involved in politics for reservation Bill to succeed
Professor Sanjay Kumar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societie
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Professor Sanjay Kumar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societie
‘Madam Sarpanch’: Panchayats change profile of women in Maha politics
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September 27, 2023
‘Madam Sarpanch’: Panchayats change profile of women in Maha politics
Exactly 30 years after women’s empowerment got a kick-start with 33 per cent reservations in local self-government bodies, which later went upto 50 per cent, the Elected Women Representatives (EWR)s have not only come a long way – but also gone a lon
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Exactly 30 years after women’s empowerment got a kick-start with 33 per cent reservations in local self-government bodies, which later went upto 50 per cent, the Elected Women Representatives (EWR)s have not only come a long way – but also gone a lon
Politics and sexism: what have parties really done on women empowerment?
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September 22, 2023
Politics and sexism: what have parties really done on women empowerment?
“The problem is that when a woman is attacked, she gets attacked for her character, but never for her policymaking,” Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani.
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“The problem is that when a woman is attacked, she gets attacked for her character, but never for her policymaking,” Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani.
LatAm in focus: how women won political parity in Mexico—and what comes next
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September 15, 2023
LatAm in focus: how women won political parity in Mexico—and what comes next
September 6 was a groundbreaking day for Mexico. It’s not just because that’s when governing Morena coalition announced that a woman—former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum—would be its presidential contender.
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September 6 was a groundbreaking day for Mexico. It’s not just because that’s when governing Morena coalition announced that a woman—former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum—would be its presidential contender.