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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.

Canada: Time to speed up the glacial pace of gender parity in federal politics

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May 26, 2023

Canada: Time to speed up the glacial pace of gender parity in federal politics

The Alberta election has come and gone. Two powerful women engaged in a closely fought battle, guaranteeing a woman premier no matter which party triumphed.

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The Alberta election has come and gone. Two powerful women engaged in a closely fought battle, guaranteeing a woman premier no matter which party triumphed.

Where are the women in Chinese politics?

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May 26, 2023

Where are the women in Chinese politics?

The 20th Chinese Communist Party National Congress, held in October 2022, caught the world’s attention—not least because there wasn’t a single woman among the politburo’s 24 members, breaking a tradition of two decades.

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The 20th Chinese Communist Party National Congress, held in October 2022, caught the world’s attention—not least because there wasn’t a single woman among the politburo’s 24 members, breaking a tradition of two decades.

Where are the women in Pakistan’s politics?

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May 25, 2023

Where are the women in Pakistan’s politics?

As the country gears up for fiercely controversial polls in October, what are the prospects for women’s political participation in Pakistan?

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As the country gears up for fiercely controversial polls in October, what are the prospects for women’s political participation in Pakistan?

May 22, 2023
Liberia: NEC, parties sign MoU to increase women’s political participation

The National Elections Commission (NEC) and registered political parties and alliances have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase women’s participation in the upcoming electoral process.

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Women take on Japan's political gender gap for 'true democracy'

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May 20, 2023

Women take on Japan's political gender gap for 'true democracy'

Women are a rare sight in Japanese politics, but 20-year-old Rinka Saito is determined to run for office one day because "you can't have true democracy without diversity."

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Women are a rare sight in Japanese politics, but 20-year-old Rinka Saito is determined to run for office one day because "you can't have true democracy without diversity."

May 19, 2023
Women's representation in Turkiye Parliament at highest level in history

Women's representation in the Turkish Parliament will be the highest level in history after Sunday's parliamentary elections, Anadolu News Agency reports.

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India: women fought well in Karnataka elections, yet inclusion in politics remains a distant dream

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May 19, 2023

India: women fought well in Karnataka elections, yet inclusion in politics remains a distant dream



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May 17, 2023
The path to women’s political participation in Bhutan

In Bhutan’s 2023 National Council elections, only one woman was elected to the NC from a female population of around 360,000.

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