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Can recent constitutional reforms augment women’s role in Mongolia’s democracy?

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July 17, 2023

Can recent constitutional reforms augment women’s role in Mongolia’s democracy?

Source: The Diplomat


Alongside Mongolia’s overhaul of its electoral system, the country is also bringing back quotas for female candidates, part of a broader effort to promote gender equality.

Since its peaceful democratic revolution in 1990, Mongolia has established itself as one of the leading democracies in Asia against a backdrop of rising authoritarianism and increasing geopolitical tensions in the region.

Click here to read the full article published by The Diplomat on 14 July 2023.

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Bolor Lkhaajav

Alongside Mongolia’s overhaul of its electoral system, the country is also bringing back quotas for female candidates, part of a broader effort to promote gender equality.

Since its peaceful democratic revolution in 1990, Mongolia has established itself as one of the leading democracies in Asia against a backdrop of rising authoritarianism and increasing geopolitical tensions in the region.

Click here to read the full article published by The Diplomat on 14 July 2023.

Region
Author
Bolor Lkhaajav

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