December 5, 2022
Nepal: New House of Representatives to be less inclusive
As proportional representation votes are scattered among parties, women, Dalits, Janajatis will be underrepresented.
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.
Addressing violence against women in politics in the OSCE region: Toolkit
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December 2, 2022
Addressing violence against women in politics in the OSCE region: Toolkit
Violence against women in all its forms is perceived by the OSCE as one of the most pervasive impediments to women’s full, equal and effective participation in political and public life and as a threat to human security.
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Violence against women in all its forms is perceived by the OSCE as one of the most pervasive impediments to women’s full, equal and effective participation in political and public life and as a threat to human security.
December 2, 2022
UN scores Nigeria low on women participation in politics
INEC urges political parties to respect their constitutions
The United Nations (UN) has scored Nigeria low in the area of women participation in politics.
December 2, 2022
Australia Liberals’ election review to back pipeline, not quotas, to attract women to party
A secret review into the Liberals’ disastrous election loss in May has ruled out formal quotas for the number of women MPs in federal parliament and instead recommends a British-style recruitment drive to improve the party’s gender balance.
Nigeria: Impact of women in politics on development
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November 30, 2022
Nigeria: Impact of women in politics on development
Ugo Aliogo examines the prospects of women in 2023 general election, judging from the low representation of women in the political space and the impact on development
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Ugo Aliogo examines the prospects of women in 2023 general election, judging from the low representation of women in the political space and the impact on development
November 30, 2022
Nepal: Women candidates in HoR and PA elections of 2079 BS
KATHMANDU, Nov 25: Five women candidates have been elected to the House of Representatives (HoR) in the elections held on November 20.
November 29, 2022
USA: A record number of women will serve in the next Congress
CNN — A record number of women will be elected to Congress this year, CNN projects – but barely.
November 28, 2022
Women leaders present a gender-responsive constitutional vision to representatives of the international community
Forty women from civil society organizations, women’s groups, political parties, armed movements, and academia came together over two weeks and produced a joint gender-responsive constitutional vision in a series of workshops organized by UNITAMS in close collaboratio
November 28, 2022
Peru's president Pedro Castillo has named Betssy Chavez as the new prime minister
The former culture minister replaces Aníbal Torres, who resigned after losing the confidence of the Andean parliament.