Senegalese lawmakers on Friday approved a bill requiring parity between men and women for lists of candidates for public office, officials said.
"The legislation on parity for men and women has been approved by a majority of lawmakers, with only three voting against," said deputy El Hadji Wack Ly, a member of the ruling party.
The Senate and President Abdoulaye Wade must still approve the law, which calls for "absolute parity between men and women in all totally or partially elected institutions."
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Senegalese lawmakers on Friday approved a bill requiring parity between men and women for lists of candidates for public office, officials said.
"The legislation on parity for men and women has been approved by a majority of lawmakers, with only three voting against," said deputy El Hadji Wack Ly, a member of the ruling party.
The Senate and President Abdoulaye Wade must still approve the law, which calls for "absolute parity between men and women in all totally or partially elected institutions."
To read the complete news story please visit Africasia.