How accessible is politics for women?
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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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Women’s political inclusion vital for stable democracy, proactive Parliament : NA Speaker
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Women in politics: redefining representation and empowering others
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July 20, 2023
Women in politics: redefining representation and empowering others
Nepal transitioned into a federal state of government after the promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal in 2015. One remarkable achievement since this shift has been the significant arrival of women in politics.
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Nepal transitioned into a federal state of government after the promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal in 2015. One remarkable achievement since this shift has been the significant arrival of women in politics.
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Victorian local government review prompts concerns about female representation
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RipplesMetrics: The numbers show Nigerian women performed poorly in 2023 general elections
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Female participation in the politics and governance of Nigeria has been way down below average since the country’s transition to representative democracy in 1999. Nigerian women seem comfortable in the back seat judging by their poor outings every election year.
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Female participation in the politics and governance of Nigeria has been way down below average since the country’s transition to representative democracy in 1999. Nigerian women seem comfortable in the back seat judging by their poor outings every election year.
Analysis: Why there aren’t more women in the 2024 Republican presidential field
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July 11, 2023
Analysis: Why there aren’t more women in the 2024 Republican presidential field
As Republicans keep jumping into the 2024 race for president, one demographic group seems notably lacking: women.
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As Republicans keep jumping into the 2024 race for president, one demographic group seems notably lacking: women.
The gender factor in elections
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July 5, 2023
The gender factor in elections
As the country prepares for the upcoming elections, and political parties gear into electioneering mode, what remains missing from the mainstream discourse is fair representation of women, and their meaningful participation in the electoral process.
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As the country prepares for the upcoming elections, and political parties gear into electioneering mode, what remains missing from the mainstream discourse is fair representation of women, and their meaningful participation in the electoral process.
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Zimbabwe: number of female politicians set to drop
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The number of female candidates for the August 23 harmonised elections is set to drop significantly this year due to several challenges including the exorbitant nomination fees set by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, the NewsDay has heard.
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The number of female candidates for the August 23 harmonised elections is set to drop significantly this year due to several challenges including the exorbitant nomination fees set by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, the NewsDay has heard.
Carol Martin, first Aboriginal woman elected to any Australian parliament, given Order of Australia Medal
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June 14, 2023
Carol Martin, first Aboriginal woman elected to any Australian parliament, given Order of Australia Medal
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