Accountability on Women's Electoral Promises
Accountability on Women's Electoral Promises within the Democracy and Human Rights Program at Madarat Center for Community Development in Nablus is one of the core activities aimed at empowering women politically and ensuring their fair representation in decision-making positions. Here are the main details:
General Objective:
To promote the principle of democratic accountability concerning electoral promises made to women by candidates or political parties, and to monitor the extent to which these promises are fulfilled after elections.
Main Activities:
- Monitoring electoral promises related to women made during campaign periods by lists or individual candidates.
- Analyzing electoral platforms to determine how well they address women's issues and rights.
- Organizing discussion panels and public hearings between women in the community and decision-makers, allowing for direct questioning and accountability.
- Producing periodic reports that assess the implementation of these promises and highlight any challenges or violations in case of non-compliance.
- Implementing advocacy and lobbying campaigns to enhance women's roles in political life and pressure political actors to fulfill their commitments.
Expected Impact:
- Raising women's awareness of their political rights.
- Increasing female participation in elections as both candidates and voters.
- Building a sustainable culture of democratic accountability that links promises to actions in political life.