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Election Obligations & Standards Database

Issue

Female Candidates


Election Parts

  • Candidacy and Campaigning

Criteria

  • Female candidates participated in the electoral process on an equal basis with men
  • The state took steps to ensure de facto equality between men and women
  • Both the state and citizens were able to support candidates and parties, including financial support, and this support did not interfere with the independence of the party
  • Intimidation, coercion or violence against politically active women was prohibited in law and in practice
Summaries
  • Women should enjoy equality with men before the law.
  • Political parties must embrace the principles of equal opportunity for female candidates.
  • With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates based on sex.
  • States should ensure that violence, including online, does not undermine women's rights, including political participation and representation.
  • Collection and publication of gender-disaggregated information around electoral processes contributes to raising awareness and advancement of women's rights.
  • Measures to promote the participation and representation of women could include gender-targeted public funding of political parties.
EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

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