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Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu Senior Programme Manager Democracy and Gender

THE ROLE OF EMBs IN PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN ELECTORAL PROCESSES EMBs DIALOGUE STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu Senior Programme Manager Democracy and Gender International IDEA, www.idea.int. CONCEPTUAL CLARITY ON GENDER.

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Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu Senior Programme Manager Democracy and Gender

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  1. THE ROLE OF EMBs IN PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN ELECTORAL PROCESSESEMBs DIALOGUESTOCKHOLM, SWEDEN Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu Senior Programme Manager Democracy and Gender International IDEA, www.idea.int

  2. CONCEPTUAL CLARITY ON GENDER Gender refers to socially constructed rather than biologically determined roles of both women and men, as well as the relationships between them in a given society at a specific time and place, while sex refers to the biologically determined difference and roles. The qualities, identities and behaviours expected from men and women are determined through the process of socialisation. Relationships between women and men and the way in which masculinity is defined are at the heart of many democratic challenges, with the unequal political participation and representation providing a particularly stark example. Gender equality-equal rights, opportunities and the power to shape and contribute to society regardless of gender. This implies that an individual’s rights and opportunities, including those of democratic participation do not depend on their gender. Substantive gender equality recognises women’s and men’s differences and is not a simplistic understanding that places emphasis on sameness.

  3. How is gender intrinsic to democracy

  4. constitution reform legislation audits & evaluations electoral system electoral bodies development security tabulation of results budgeting Legal Framework resource planning & implementation Post-election complaints & appeals funding & financing Electoral Planning & Implementation Verification of Results calendar/timeline official results The Electoral Cycle pre-voting & out-of-country voting Voting Operations & Election Day Training & Education election officials vote-counting civic & voter education Electoral Campaign Voter Registration voting media voters party liaison parties & candidates complaints observers financing

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