Angola: MP urges political parties to increase female representation quota
20 Mar 2012 - Luanda - The MP of National Assembly (Parliament) Emilia Carlota Dias urged the political parties to increase the number of women in the lists they submit to the legislative elections, aimed at greater gender representation in decision-making organs.
Speaking to Angop, the MP, who also holds the post of second secretary of Parliament table, recalled that only the ruling MPLA and UNITA opposition parties have female participation in their parliamentary groups.
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