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Qatar: No women elected in nation's first ever legislative polls

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Qatar: No women elected in nation's first ever legislative polls

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Male candidates were elected in all 30 of the seats up for grabs on the Shura Council, despite 26 women running in the polls.

None of the 26 women who stood in Qatar's first ever legislative elections have been chosen by voters.

Around 63.5% of voters turned out to pick 30 members of the 45-seat advisory Shura Council, according to the internal ministry.

Male candidates were elected in all 30 of the seats up for grabs on the Shura Council, despite 26 women running in the polls.

None of the 26 women who stood in Qatar's first ever legislative elections have been chosen by voters.

Around 63.5% of voters turned out to pick 30 members of the 45-seat advisory Shura Council, according to the internal ministry.

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Women candidates upbeat of winning seats in Qatar's Shura Council polls

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Women candidates upbeat of winning seats in Qatar's Shura Council polls

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With the election campaign for the Shura Council is nearing its end, the women candidates seem very confident to secure seats as since the beginning of election campaign only two women have withdrawn, compared to the withdrawal of 53 male candidates.

After the withdrawal of these candidates, 229 candidates including 26 women are now vying for 30 seats from as many constituencies. Most of the women candidates — five— are in the Constituency No. 22.

With the election campaign for the Shura Council is nearing its end, the women candidates seem very confident to secure seats as since the beginning of election campaign only two women have withdrawn, compared to the withdrawal of 53 male candidates.

After the withdrawal of these candidates, 229 candidates including 26 women are now vying for 30 seats from as many constituencies. Most of the women candidates — five— are in the Constituency No. 22.

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Training workshop to strengthen women’s political participation in Qatar

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Training workshop to strengthen women’s political participation in Qatar

The 3-day high-level workshop for Qatari women aspiring for/in leadership positions and women candidates expected to run for Shura Council elections w

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Two women elected to Qatar municipal council

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Two women elected to Qatar municipal council

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DOHA: Two women won seats on Qatar’s 29-member municipal council, the Gulf emirate’s sole elected body, the elections committee said on Wednesday. Sheikha al-Jafiri and Fatima al-Kuwari retained the seats they had won in 2015.

Five women were among the 85 candidates standing in Tuesday’s election for the emirate-wide council. The other three failed to win seats. 

DOHA: Two women won seats on Qatar’s 29-member municipal council, the Gulf emirate’s sole elected body, the elections committee said on Wednesday. Sheikha al-Jafiri and Fatima al-Kuwari retained the seats they had won in 2015.

Five women were among the 85 candidates standing in Tuesday’s election for the emirate-wide council. The other three failed to win seats. 

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IPU president praises role of Qatari women in society

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IPU president praises role of Qatari women in society

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The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Gabriela Cuevas Barron praised Qatari legislation that ensures the rights of Qatari women and enables them to reach leading posts in all fields.

The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Gabriela Cuevas Barron praised Qatari legislation that ensures the rights of Qatari women and enables them to reach leading posts in all fields.

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IPU welcomes appointment of four women to Qatar’s Parliament

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IPU welcomes appointment of four women to Qatar’s Parliament

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The IPU hails the appointment of four women as members of the Shura Council of Qatar, the country’s Parliament. This is the first time that women will sit on the Shura Council, which is responsible for examining government policy, drafting laws and reviewing the state budget. 

The IPU hails the appointment of four women as members of the Shura Council of Qatar, the country’s Parliament. This is the first time that women will sit on the Shura Council, which is responsible for examining government policy, drafting laws and reviewing the state budget. 

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Three Women to Stand in Qatar Municipal Elections

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Three Women to Stand in Qatar Municipal Elections

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Three women out of 116 candidates will be running for the municipal elections in Qatar.
For more information, please see http://www.khaleejtimes.com

Three women out of 116 candidates will be running for the municipal elections in Qatar.
For more information, please see http://www.khaleejtimes.com

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Qatar: Many Qatari Men Averse to Women Entering Politics

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Qatar: Many Qatari Men Averse to Women Entering Politics

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A quarter of Qatari males interviewed in a survey on the role of the upcoming parliament said they believed women should not take up political career.
To read the full article, please visit The Peninsula Qatar's Website.

A quarter of Qatari males interviewed in a survey on the role of the upcoming parliament said they believed women should not take up political career.
To read the full article, please visit The Peninsula Qatar's Website.