Session VIII

CONNECTING THE DOTS

UNDP Regional Forum EQUAL PARTICIPATION IN DECISION-MAKING

Istanbul

17 November 2011

FIVE INSTITUTIONS

• Parliament

• Political Party

• Public Administration

• Electoral Management Body

• Civil Society

Unique Opportunities

• Women wings within parties

• Cross-party women’s caucus can be forceful mechanisms to empower women and ensure their participation

• New and innovative fund raising mechanisms for women’s candidates (e.g. with women businesses)

• Revision of rules and procedures within Parliament

Common Opportunities

• Influencing and developing gender-sensitive legislation • Advocating for ender quota • Quality data and gender analysis for evidence-based

advocacy • Women leadership development • Role model development • Advocacy for work-life balance and shared family

responsibilities • Use of media as a partner • Strengthened accountability • Targeted lobbying • Use of social media for advocacy and networking

Joint Action

• Gender-responsive legislation

• Inclusive platform

• Gender quota – promotion, adoption and monitoring

• Advocacy for gender-balanced public institutions

• Increase visibility of women decision-makers as professionals

• Provide incentives for improved gender parity

• Cross-institution alliance building including men

• Monitoring and holding institutions accountable

• Campaign against gender stereotypes