Author/Authors :
Kuku, Niemat Gender Center for Research and Training, Sudan , Tabet, Lynn
Abstract :
Elections are considered one of the mechanisms for democratic transformation in any country. With Sudan standing at dangerous crossroads, this mechanism assumes particular importance due to its role in determining the political identity of the country and how it will be ruled in the coming years. The female segment of the population, which constitutes 49 percent of the population, cannot be excluded from political decision-making. In this context, it is important to examine the position of the diverse political parties and find out where they stand on the issue of enhancing women’s political participation through the adoption of positive action measures, i.e., the adoption of the women quota