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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.

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Young female voters were the key to defeating populists in Poland: A blueprint to reverse democracy's decline

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Young female voters were the key to defeating populists in Poland: A blueprint to reverse democracy's decline

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For the first time in Poland's history, more women than men voted. Almost 75% of eligible women voted—a 12% increase over 2019. In comparison, 73% of eligible male voters cast a ballot.

The election also saw a record number of female candidates (44%) and the largest percentage of women (30%) voted into Poland's Sejm.

For the first time in Poland's history, more women than men voted. Almost 75% of eligible women voted—a 12% increase over 2019. In comparison, 73% of eligible male voters cast a ballot.

The election also saw a record number of female candidates (44%) and the largest percentage of women (30%) voted into Poland's Sejm.

Women’s Reservation Bill: beyond numbers that matter

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October 27, 2023

Women’s Reservation Bill: beyond numbers that matter

The Women’s Reservation Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 21st September and became law on 29th September with the approval of the President of India.

The Women’s Reservation Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 21st September and became law on 29th September with the approval of the President of India.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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

Professor Sanjay Kumar, Director of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societie