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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.

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Who runs the House? Women lead major three parties in Canada Commons

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Who runs the House? Women lead major three parties in Canada Commons

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NDP leader Jagmeet Singh named NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau the party’s new House leader in last week's shuffle of his party's critics. So for the first time, all three House leaders of the three major political parties are women, including Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, who is the government House leader, and Conservative MP Candice Bergen, the House leader for the official opposition.

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NDP leader Jagmeet Singh named NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau the party’s new House leader in last week's shuffle of his party's critics. So for the first time, all three House leaders of the three major political parties are women, including Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, who is the government House leader, and Conservative MP Candice Bergen, the House leader for the official opposition.

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Women's Participation in Local Government

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Women's Participation in Local Government

The under-representation of women at any level of governance and decision-making results in a democratic deficit. It has been proven time and again that diverse groups make better decisions. This is particularly true when it comes to a task as challenging as representing the interests of citizens at the local level. Often influencing policies in housing, security, transport, and the economy, local government makes important decisions that affect the lives of women and men.

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The under-representation of women at any level of governance and decision-making results in a democratic deficit. It has been proven time and again that diverse groups make better decisions. This is particularly true when it comes to a task as challenging as representing the interests of citizens at the local level. Often influencing policies in housing, security, transport, and the economy, local government makes important decisions that affect the lives of women and men.

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Briefing on Women’s Political Participation: Global Tools, Trends and Challenges

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Briefing on Women’s Political Participation: Global Tools, Trends and Challenges

A Briefing Series Inspired by Sustainable Development Goal #5: “Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls”

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Journeys from Exclusion to Inclusion: Marginalized women's successes in overcoming political exclusion

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January 9, 2018

Journeys from Exclusion to Inclusion: Marginalized women's successes in overcoming political exclusion

Journeys from Exclusion to Inclusion: Marginalized Women’s Successes in Overcoming Political Exclusion identifies critical factors preventing marginalized women’s inclusion in customary and democratic decision-making structures and describes how women have worked in overcoming barri

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Journeys from Exclusion to Inclusion: Marginalized Women’s Successes in Overcoming Political Exclusion identifies critical factors preventing marginalized women’s inclusion in customary and democratic decision-making structures and describes how women have worked in overcoming barri

Report on "Regional Organizations, Gender Equality and the Political Empowerment of Women"

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December 15, 2017

Report on "Regional Organizations, Gender Equality and the Political Empowerment of Women"

Gender equality and the political empowerment of women are key elements for the consolidation of sustainable democracies worldwide.

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Gender equality and the political empowerment of women are key elements for the consolidation of sustainable democracies worldwide.

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Fewer women in Iceland's new parliament

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Fewer women in Iceland's new parliament

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The Icelandic general elections took place last weekend. The results show that the number of women as members of parliament decreases. The last government had 47,6% women and they will now be 38,1%, of the 63 elected members. The rate has not been this low since 2007.

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The Icelandic general elections took place last weekend. The results show that the number of women as members of parliament decreases. The last government had 47,6% women and they will now be 38,1%, of the 63 elected members. The rate has not been this low since 2007.

Facebook Live Discussion on the Role of Male Champions in Promoting Women's Political Participation and Leadership

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October 2, 2017

Facebook Live Discussion on the Role of Male Champions in Promoting Women's Political Participation and Leadership

Co-organized by iKNOW Politics and International Gender Champions, this Facebook Live discussion brought together a diverse panel of Geneva-based Gender Champions who shared their experiences and views on the role of ma

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Co-organized by iKNOW Politics and International Gender Champions, this Facebook Live discussion brought together a diverse panel of Geneva-based Gender Champions who shared their experiences and views on the role of ma

Somali women’s political participation and leadership: Evidence and opportunities

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September 29, 2017

Somali women’s political participation and leadership: Evidence and opportunities

This report synthesises findings from an eleven month qualitative research project (August 2016 - June 2017), carried out by Social Development Direct and Forcier Consulting, and funded by the Resea

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This report synthesises findings from an eleven month qualitative research project (August 2016 - June 2017), carried out by Social Development Direct and Forcier Consulting, and funded by the Resea

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Proposals to increase number of female MPs in Commons rejected

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Proposals to increase number of female MPs in Commons rejected

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The government has rejected all six proposals to give parliament more equal female representation, prepared by the Commons’ women and equalities committee, including fines for parties that do not select enough women as candidates. 

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The government has rejected all six proposals to give parliament more equal female representation, prepared by the Commons’ women and equalities committee, including fines for parties that do not select enough women as candidates. 

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