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
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 does not undermine women's political participation.