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Home»Social Development»Gender»Women's political participation

Women's political participation

Donor Activities Supporting Women in Elected Political Spaces

Helpdesk Report
  • Claire Mcloughlin
November 2009

Donors mainly engage in the following types of activities to promote women‘s participation in electoral politics:Training women already in or aspiring towards leadership rolesStrengthening the capacity of women‘s groups to monitor government commitments on gender equality and women’s empowermentUsing the media to disseminate information and change attitudesSupporting networks ...» more

The Impact of Conflict on Women’s Voice and Participation

Helpdesk Report
  • Erika Fraser
May 2009

Although conflict can reduce the voice of less powerful groups (including women), there are also opportunities for these groups to contest well-established social structures and divisions, and for new, non-traditional leaders to emerge. Women assume varied roles during armed conflict, as victims, but also as perpetrators, as well as peace activists. There are sub-groups of ...» more

Gender Issues in Afghanistan

Helpdesk Report
  • Seema Khan
August 2007

Most commentators agree there has been rapid and significant progress in many areas relating to women in Afghanistan - the Afghan government has committed itself to various international human rights instruments; gender equality is now considered government policy; significant numbers of women voted in the 2004 parliamentary elections; a ministry for women’s affairs now exists; ...» more

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