United Nations Policy Directive on Promoting Women's Electoral and Political Participation through UN Electoral Assistance

N Focal Point for Electoral Assistance, the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs
This policy directive outlines how the United Nations promotes women’s electoral and political participation through electoral assistance. This policy directive outlines key considerations as well as important policy guidance to UN personnel when advocating or providing assistance on women’s electoral and political participation. It is also aimed at ensuring consistency and coherence across the UN system. Additional guidelines and policy directives relating to electoral assistance can be found at: http://dpaintranet.un.org/dpaintranet/pages/WebPageDetail.aspx?pageid=614