Women’s reservation bill Is significant, but concerted efforts needed to realise full potential

Political empowerment of women is a critical gender equality indicator and is essential for policymaking aimed at advancing the well-being of women and girls.

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 5.5 aims to ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life. One of the major indicators of this target is the proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments and local governments.

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