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Gender equality
A woman’s place is in the House: the House of Parliament
The study examines the region as a whole and also focuses on three individual countries: Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu, all of which have very low levels of women's representation in the national legislature.
(Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat: 2006)
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Political parties, electoral system and women’s representation in the 2004-2009 Indonesian Parliaments
The paper also addresses the role played by Indonesia?s political parties and electoral rules in the representation of women in the 2004-2009 period. It concludes by suggesting some reforms to the existing quota system which could improve its operation in the future.
(Centre for Democratic Institutions: 2006)
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Changing social institutions to improve the status of women in developing countries
This policy brief presents research findings and advice to development practitioners on how to change social institutions to improve the status of women in developing countries. (OECD: 2005) More info >>
Parliament, the budget and gender
A handbook examining the role of national parliaments in eradicating gender inequality through budgetary processes. (UNDP: 2004) More info >>
1325 Australia
A website providing resources and support to people and organisations working to promote the involvement of women in conflict prevention, peace building and post-conflict reconstruction. (1325 Australia) More info >>
Women in parliament in Indonesia: Denied a share of power
Policy and Governance Discussion Paper: Indonesia's transition towards democracy since 1998 has been welcomed by democrats around the world as an important gain in a worldwide shift towards democracy. (Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government: 2004) More info >>
Women working in the New South Wales public sector booklets
A series of booklets featuring stories of the expanding contribution women make to the New Wales public sector. (Office of Employment Equity and Diversity (EEO)) More info >>
Gender and governance
An article that examines how eliminating gender bias at the institutional level can improve the status of women in poverty. (United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)) More info >>
Women and political participation: 21st century challenges
A comprehensive publication examining the issues of gender, governance and the feminisation of poverty, with case studies and lessons learned. (United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)) More info >>
Women's Environment and Development Organization: the 50/50 campaign
A worldwide campaign to increase the percentage of women in parliamentary seats from 12.7% to 50%. (Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)) More info >>
The United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women
The division develops policy, conducts research, provides advisory services and technical cooperation programmes to advance gender equality. (The United Nations) More info >>
Gender and political participation legislation and resources
A resource with overviews and links to gender-related international treaties, conventions, declarations, commissions, councils and organisations promoting gender mainstreaming. (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)) More info >>
Women in parliament handbook
The handbook examines the obstacles to increase women's participation in parliament and how to overcome them drawn from shared experiences and lessons learned around the globe. (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA): 2005) More info >>
United Nations Development Fund for Women
The development fund promotes women's human rights, political participation and economic security. (United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)) More info >>