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Designing Better Quotas, Building Stronger Legislatures

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October 4, 2013

Designing Better Quotas, Building Stronger Legislatures

Quotas – whether mandatory, legislated or voluntary – continue to be one of the most effective means for increasing the number of women both in political parties and elective office.

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Quotas – whether mandatory, legislated or voluntary – continue to be one of the most effective means for increasing the number of women both in political parties and elective office.

Women & Elections: Guide to promoting the participation of women in elections

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October 1, 2013

Women & Elections: Guide to promoting the participation of women in elections

There is growing recognition that stable peace and national prosperity can only be achieved when institutions are democratic and representative of all groups of society.

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There is growing recognition that stable peace and national prosperity can only be achieved when institutions are democratic and representative of all groups of society.

September 18, 2013
Quotas best way to elect more women

Women's representation in parliaments is most likely to increase where there is some sort of system of quotas, an analysis of international elections held last year shows.

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September 16, 2013
Egyptian state-run women's council calls for quota of women MPs

The National Council for Women called on the committee which is drafting Egypt’s constitution to include a quota for women in pa

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September 10, 2013
An Absence of Estrogen in Politics: Why Aren't Women Running for Office in the USA?

There's something missing from our political offices, and the answer is in the hormones. We need more estrogen.

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Egypt: The Path to Real Participation of Women Yes to Quota

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September 6, 2013

Egypt: The Path to Real Participation of Women Yes to Quota

Egyptian Women struggled for over 6 decades in order to obtain the right to political participation as voters and candidates, which was achieved through being stipulated in the Constitution 1956. This resulted in the participation of women in the 1957 parliament with two seats.

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Egyptian Women struggled for over 6 decades in order to obtain the right to political participation as voters and candidates, which was achieved through being stipulated in the Constitution 1956. This resulted in the participation of women in the 1957 parliament with two seats.

September 2, 2013
Liberia: Senate Opposes 30 Percent Gender Equality

Heated debate erupted on the floor in the Senate on Thursday after some Senators strongly opposed a provision in the election reform law that requires political parties to ensure thirty percent gender equality during candidates' registration.

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August 30, 2013
Keep 33 percent representation intact, Nepal

Women rights organizations have urged the political parties and election commission to take care "not to undermine the already won battle" regarding women empowerment by failing to ensure 33 representation of women in the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) election. 

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August 30, 2013
Vanuatu creates reserved seats for women on municipal councils

Vanuatu’s Parliament has passed legislation providing for reserved seats for women in the country’s Municipal Councils.

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