Roles and responsibilities of Election Commissions for Women’s Advancement and 

Rights 

4.1 Women’s participation rate in the electoral process and its effectiveness depend on 

the decisions and implementation of rules by the election conducting organization. 

Women’s participation is influenced by even some remote and non-gender issues 

such as, election time, places of vote centers, ballot paper design etc. The Election 

Commission is fully aware of these issues and is considering these with high 

importance.

4.2 The desired advancement of women can be attained only when they conduct their 

day to day activities with dignity, honor and without being fettered by any 

impediment. The Commission is playing a pivotal role in women empowerment by 

consolidating and upholding democratic rights. Free and fair election elevate the 

election culture which has been a catalyst for women to take part in elections both 

as voter and candidate. Accurate electoral role and improvement in polling 

environment not only motivate women to cast vote but also works as recognition to 

their prestige and dignity. The Commission, realizes that it is essential for every 

political party to internalize women’s participation in its decision making process to 

ensure their effective contribution at the national level. For this purpose, it has been 

made mandatory for registration of a party, to ensure 33 percent women’s 

participation in its highest decision making process