The Latin American and the Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino) Approved 'Framework Law on Parity Democracy'
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The Latin American and the Caribbean Parliament, Parlatino, approved on 1 December 2015 the ‘Framework Law on Parity Democracy’, developed with the support of UN Women. The Framework, that raised widespread agreement among Member States, will serve as a guide for national Parliaments to develop gender equality measures related to decision-making processes. UN Women provided critical help during the elaboration of this Framework, in the form of technical support and advice in collaboration with actors from the civil society.
The Framework will act as a substantial help for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, and especially of SDG5 –Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls–. In the words of UN Women Regional Director for the Americas and the Caribbean, Luzia Carvalho, ‘We are facing an opportunity to decide on the State model that we want for our region, especially at a moment when we have just adopted the new Sustainable Development Goals for the next 15 years’. Among the challenges that this measure will have to address are the allocation of necessary financial resources, the necessity of a strong political determination, and inter-sectorial commitments. More information can be accessed in this link.
The Latin American and the Caribbean Parliament, Parlatino, approved on 1 December 2015 the ‘Framework Law on Parity Democracy’, developed with the support of UN Women. The Framework, that raised widespread agreement among Member States, will serve as a guide for national Parliaments to develop gender equality measures related to decision-making processes. UN Women provided critical help during the elaboration of this Framework, in the form of technical support and advice in collaboration with actors from the civil society.
The Framework will act as a substantial help for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, and especially of SDG5 –Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls–. In the words of UN Women Regional Director for the Americas and the Caribbean, Luzia Carvalho, ‘We are facing an opportunity to decide on the State model that we want for our region, especially at a moment when we have just adopted the new Sustainable Development Goals for the next 15 years’. Among the challenges that this measure will have to address are the allocation of necessary financial resources, the necessity of a strong political determination, and inter-sectorial commitments. More information can be accessed in this link.