Georgia
| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | Yes | Structure of parliament | Bicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | Yes | >Current members | 147 |
| Percentage of women | 19.05% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
Ahead of the parliamentary elections in Georgia, UNDP and Sweden are supporting political parties to empower women politicians and explore effective strategies for attracting, engaging, and promoting women candidates.
Over 150 women local councillors from across Georgia gathered for their annual conference to discuss the increasing role of women in politics and decision-making, especially in the lead-up to elections.
UNDP and Sweden support awareness-raising among first-time voters.
Georgia’s parliament is currently nearly 90 percent male.
Meeting in Tbilisi Wednesday at their sixth annual conference, more than 150 members of the Women Councillors’ Forum of Georgia sought a greater say in economic and political issues at the local level.
Salome Zurabishvili has won Georgia's presidential election, becoming the first woman to hold the office.
For 14 years the National Democrati
A recent campaign designed to promote the need for women in the traditionally male-dominated politics of Georgia comes as statistics show that female representation is no better than before, and in some areas worse.
Women in the Democratic Republic of Georgia hold powerful positions in the media. They often work behind the scenes, but they significantly influence the policies and trends in the local media.
UN Women observes progress in many areas, including expanding women’s leadership roles and enhancing women’s economic empowerment.