Russian Federation
| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | No | Structure of parliament | Unicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | No | >Current members | 450 |
| Percentage of women | 16.22% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
Russian singer Monetochka (Liza Gyrdymova), who lives in exile after the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine started in February 2022, released a song in honor of the International
The U.N. Security Council defeated a Russian resolution Friday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of a U.N.
Staring down a masked man with a rifle, standing alongside dozens of other women all linking arms in solidarity, Anastasiya Antoniuk was prepared to be taken to jail.
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Russia is known for being a patriarchal country, but despite considerable barriers, some women leaders have managed to reach high levels in the political hierarchy.
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Several women leaders are hoping for a higher representation in parliament after the December 2 elections than the present 10 percent.
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Afghanistan woman member of Parliament, 30-year-old Malalai Joya, has been conferred the prestigious Anna Politkovskaya Award for her work in defending human rights.
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