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.

Event

Book talk: Women and Power in Africa - Aspiring, Campaigning, and Governing

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Book talk: Women and Power in Africa - Aspiring, Campaigning, and Governing

This talk brings together experts on gender and African politics to examine trends in women’s political participation across the continent.

Women’s Experiences of Representation and Marginalization in Morocco

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April 18, 2023

Women’s Experiences of Representation and Marginalization in Morocco

Introduction

Women in politics: To run or not to run?

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April 18, 2023

Women in politics: To run or not to run?

Despite progress towards gender equality, women’s representation in Canadian politics continues to fall short.

Interviews

Rebbeca Yei Kamara

Submitted by editor1 on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 04:50

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April 17, 2023

Rebbeca Yei Kamara

Member of Parliament, Sierra Leone

United States of America: this is how we can drastically increase the number of women in politics

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April 10, 2023

United States of America: this is how we can drastically increase the number of women in politics

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World News

Finnish elections dominated by women

Submitted by editor1 on Fri, 04/07/2023 - 08:58

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Finnish elections dominated by women

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Even though the Finnish elections were won by a male, women dominated Finland’s general election that took place on Sunday, with the most successful candidates being female.

The winner of the election is Peterri Orpo from the National Coalition Party with 20.8% of the vote, followed by Finns Party leader Riikka Purra in second place with 20.1% of the vote.

Even though the Finnish elections were won by a male, women dominated Finland’s general election that took place on Sunday, with the most successful candidates being female.

The winner of the election is Peterri Orpo from the National Coalition Party with 20.8% of the vote, followed by Finns Party leader Riikka Purra in second place with 20.1% of the vote.

World News

Women account for 42.9% of candidates in 2023 Finnish Parliamentary Elections

Submitted by editor1 on Sat, 04/01/2023 - 09:07

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Women account for 42.9% of candidates in 2023 Finnish Parliamentary Elections

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The proportion of women among the candidates for the 2023 Finnish parliamentary elections is higher than ever before, according to a press release from the Finnish Statistics Centre. Women now account for 42.9% of candidates, which is 0.9 percentage points higher than the previous election in 2019. The majority of candidates in past elections have always been male, but now there are 1,039 female candidates compared to 1,385 male candidates.