Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | Yes | Structure of parliament | Unicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | Yes | >Current members | 42 |
| Percentage of women | 26.19% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
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