It is encouraging to observe that there are more female candidates submitting candidature papers for the next elections than there were in 2018 and 2013. This disparity demonstrates how political parties failed to seize the chance to advocate for more equitable representation. Furthermore, the ECP and political parties need to collaborate to remove obstacles that prevent women from participating in politics. This entails combating cultural biases, guaranteeing the security of female candidates, and giving aspiring female lawmakers the tools and instruction they require. It is the duty of political parties, civic society, and governmental organisations to create an atmosphere in which women’s political participation goes beyond token participation and becomes an essential feature of our democratic system.

Source: The Patriot December 28, 2023 09:58 UTC