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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.

Zimbabwe: vote buying, an obstacle to women’s political participation

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June 14, 2023

Zimbabwe: vote buying, an obstacle to women’s political participation

The Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) with support from the European Union delegation to Zimbabwe and in partnership with the Zimbabwe Election Support Network hosted an online television discussion on Bustop TV’s Facebo

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The Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) with support from the European Union delegation to Zimbabwe and in partnership with the Zimbabwe Election Support Network hosted an online television discussion on Bustop TV’s Facebo

Political parties 'must run more female candidates in a meaningful way'

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June 14, 2023

Political parties 'must run more female candidates in a meaningful way'

Political parties must run more female candidates in a “meaningful and serious way” while not all women are “political animals”, the Oireachtas committee on children, equality, disability, integration and youth has heard.

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Political parties must run more female candidates in a “meaningful and serious way” while not all women are “political animals”, the Oireachtas committee on children, equality, disability, integration and youth has heard.

USA: when it comes to guns, Republican women don’t always agree with Republican men

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June 13, 2023

USA: when it comes to guns, Republican women don’t always agree with Republican men



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Inequality a major reason for women’s weak political representation - Activists

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June 7, 2023

Inequality a major reason for women’s weak political representation - Activists

Women in Kuwait were granted their political rights in 2005, but since then they have been struggling politically, due to several reasons. In recent years, women’s representation in the National Assembly has become much weaker than before.

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Women in Kuwait were granted their political rights in 2005, but since then they have been struggling politically, due to several reasons. In recent years, women’s representation in the National Assembly has become much weaker than before.

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