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India’s new gender quota law is a win for women—mostly

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September 28, 2023

India’s new gender quota law is a win for women—mostly

Source: Carnegie Endowment

Last week, India’s legislature passed a landmark bill requiring the lower house of parliament (known as the Lok Sabha), the Delhi Legislative Assembly, and state legislative assemblies across the country to set aside one-third of their seats for women. The reform represents a significant change in a country that currently ranks 141 out of 185 countries globally with respect to women’s political representation, opening the door for many more women to enter national politics.

Click here to read the full article published by Carnegie Endowment on 26 September 2023.

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Saskia Brechenmacher

Last week, India’s legislature passed a landmark bill requiring the lower house of parliament (known as the Lok Sabha), the Delhi Legislative Assembly, and state legislative assemblies across the country to set aside one-third of their seats for women. The reform represents a significant change in a country that currently ranks 141 out of 185 countries globally with respect to women’s political representation, opening the door for many more women to enter national politics.

Click here to read the full article published by Carnegie Endowment on 26 September 2023.

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Author
Saskia Brechenmacher

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