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India: NGOs Release Women's Charter Seeking 33% Quota for Women in Parliament

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India: NGOs Release Women's Charter Seeking 33% Quota for Women in Parliament

Disappointed with the UPA government's lack of commitment to gender issues, civil society representatives have demanded 33%reservation for women in Parliament and compulsory registration of marriages. These demands are part of the women's charter released by non-government organisations. The charter will be given to political parties to include in their manifestos.
To read the full article, please visit The India Times Website.

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Disappointed with the UPA government's lack of commitment to gender issues, civil society representatives have demanded 33%reservation for women in Parliament and compulsory registration of marriages. These demands are part of the women's charter released by non-government organisations. The charter will be given to political parties to include in their manifestos.
To read the full article, please visit The India Times Website.

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