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Constitutional Provisions and Enhancing Participation of Women in Elections

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February 12, 2007

Constitutional Provisions and Enhancing Participation of Women in Elections

This paper discusses the participation of women in post-conflict societies and examines the problems they face in their efforts to participate in elections. It also describes the legislative measures that have been taken in several countries to enhance the participation of women.

Resource type
Academic Paper / Article
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constitutional20provisions20and20enhancing20participation20of20wom.pdf
Theme
Post-conflict and Transitional Participation
Constitution and Legislative Reform
Capacity Building
Gender Equality
Elections
Author
Muna Ndulo
Publisher
United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues And Advancement of Women (OSAGI)
Publication year
2004
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This paper discusses the participation of women in post-conflict societies and examines the problems they face in their efforts to participate in elections. It also describes the legislative measures that have been taken in several countries to enhance the participation of women.

Resource type
Academic Paper / Article
Attachments
constitutional20provisions20and20enhancing20participation20of20wom.pdf
Theme
Post-conflict and Transitional Participation
Constitution and Legislative Reform
Capacity Building
Gender Equality
Elections
Author
Muna Ndulo
Publisher
United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues And Advancement of Women (OSAGI)
Publication year
2004

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