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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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Theresa May becomes Britain's second female Prime Minister

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Theresa May becomes Britain's second female Prime Minister

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After weeks of uncertainty in British politics following the EU referendum, Theresa May, 59, a Conservative politician, has become Britain's second female prime minister.

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After weeks of uncertainty in British politics following the EU referendum, Theresa May, 59, a Conservative politician, has become Britain's second female prime minister.

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We need more women in politics: Here’s how to make quotas work

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We need more women in politics: Here’s how to make quotas work

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The low representation of women in politics remains one of the most obvious obstacles preventing us from achieving gender equality in the world.

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The low representation of women in politics remains one of the most obvious obstacles preventing us from achieving gender equality in the world.

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More female MPs wanted in Malawi's Parliament

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More female MPs wanted in Malawi's Parliament

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They used to be in a bigger number in the 2009 – 2014 Parliament team but in the 2014 elections their numbers fell and now there will be a strong advocacy to have them back in Parliament.

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They used to be in a bigger number in the 2009 – 2014 Parliament team but in the 2014 elections their numbers fell and now there will be a strong advocacy to have them back in Parliament.

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Women’s presence in politics still limited in South Korea

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Women’s presence in politics still limited in South Korea

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While the 20th National Assembly has the highest proportion of seats held by women in its history, at 17 percent, gender disparity was still prevalent during the general election in April, a study showed on June 21st.                 &nbsp

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While the 20th National Assembly has the highest proportion of seats held by women in its history, at 17 percent, gender disparity was still prevalent during the general election in April, a study showed on June 21st.                 &nbsp

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Somalia: Women’s Political Participation in Puntland - Prospects for Progress

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June 21, 2016

Somalia: Women’s Political Participation in Puntland - Prospects for Progress

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Toolkit on how to build the capacities of women politicians and political parties

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June 21, 2016

Toolkit on how to build the capacities of women politicians and political parties

Women comprise over 50 per cent of

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Women comprise over 50 per cent of

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Hillary Clinton gathers enough delegate commitments to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party

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Hillary Clinton gathers enough delegate commitments to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party

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On Monday 6 June 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton gathered enough delegate commitments to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party for this year's US presidential election.

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On Monday 6 June 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton gathered enough delegate commitments to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party for this year's US presidential election.

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