Women holding up ID card. Photo by IFES partner organizations in India

India

In spite of India's strong democratic tradition, communal, caste, regional, and religious tensions-as well as gender inequalities-persist. In the case of women, even though a woman has held the office of prime minister, women continue to be underrepresented throughout the political system as both political leaders and as voters.
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Gender Issues, Election Law, Civil Society

Features

Election management covers the roles, functions, organization, financing, management of Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs). It focuses on the institutional structure of EMBs, their administrative infrastructure, the work they do, and their external environment.

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Civil Society

Civil society is the political “space” where citizens can debate, join groups, and mobilize for change without being threatened or intimidated. Legitimate governments can extend their legitimacy by being accountable to civil society, which is often the ultimate check on the abuse of power.