Gender quotas are a mechanism used to increase women’s participation in politics and power-sharing positions.

What are gender quotas and what types of quotas exist around the world? How necessary are quotas for increasing the representation of women in decision-making and power sharing positions?

What strategies have been used by women and grassroots organizations to promote the adoption and implementation of quotas?

What is the main criticism or source of resistance to the implementation of gender quotas? How can such resistance be overcome or counter-balanced?

What types of quotas are most effective for increasing women’s political participation?