Human rights activists and civil society organisations continue to seek stronger political representation for Egyptian women in parliament, ahead of elections for the lower house of the legislative authority this year.
The Shura Council, which holds full legislative powers until those elections are held, approved the elections law and another law that regulates political rights on January 19th.
Under the Shura-approved law -- currently under review by the Supreme Constitutional Court, which must approve the constitutionality of its articles -- electoral lists must nominate at least one woman candidate to any given spot. However, there is no representation quota for women candidates and no guarantee that parties will place them in winnable positions on the lists.
(Read more at: Al Shorfa)
Human rights activists and civil society organisations continue to seek stronger political representation for Egyptian women in parliament, ahead of elections for the lower house of the legislative authority this year.
The Shura Council, which holds full legislative powers until those elections are held, approved the elections law and another law that regulates political rights on January 19th.
Under the Shura-approved law -- currently under review by the Supreme Constitutional Court, which must approve the constitutionality of its articles -- electoral lists must nominate at least one woman candidate to any given spot. However, there is no representation quota for women candidates and no guarantee that parties will place them in winnable positions on the lists.
(Read more at: Al Shorfa)