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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Honduran Political Party Leaders Send Unified Message For Women’s Political Participation

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Honduran Political Party Leaders Send Unified Message For Women’s Political Participation

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“This battle will liberate us; we want to be involved in the decision making process. Women will not continue to be used as fillers,” declared Socorro Torres, coordinator of the Honduras Interparty Women’s Network (Red de Mujeres Interpartidarias de Honduras, or the Network).

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Only One Woman Will Serve in GOP Congressional Leadership in 2017

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Only One Woman Will Serve in GOP Congressional Leadership in 2017

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By Leigh Ann Caldwell

By Leigh Ann Caldwell

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Women win nearly half of the seats in Iceland Parliamentary election

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Women win nearly half of the seats in Iceland Parliamentary election

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NPR reports that if women formed a political party, they would need only two more seats to form a majority government

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Party leader sets goal for 50% of Labour MPs to be women by 2020

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Party leader sets goal for 50% of Labour MPs to be women by 2020

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Party leader tells committee he backs all-female shortlists and is determined to have 50/50 representation by next election.

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MP Jo Cox honored with program to prepare hundreds of women for political life

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MP Jo Cox honored with program to prepare hundreds of women for political life

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The British Labour Party has launched a mentoring program for women to honor the memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.

Handbook on Promoting Women’s Participation in Political Parties

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September 28, 2016

Handbook on Promoting Women’s Participation in Political Parties

The extent of women’s representatio

Report: Why Are Women Still Not Running for Public Office?

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September 28, 2016

Report: Why Are Women Still Not Running for Public Office?

Extensive research shows that when

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Women in National Parliament

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Women in National Parliament

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The data in the table below has been compiled by the Inter-Parliamentary Unionon the basis of information provided by National Parliaments by 1st August 2016. 193 countries are classified by descending order of the percentage of women in the lower or single House.