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To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) agreed last July to hold a meeting in August 2018.

This initiative is one of the recommendations from the regional workshop held in 2016 by the UNDP and the Arab EMBs on ‘The Role of EMBs in Promoting Women’s Political Participation’. It was presented to a group of election administrators, regional leaders and international experts during an advisory group meeting. The meeting also resulted in the formation of a Working Group that would take forward the meeting agreements and lead the process of establishing and launching the network. The Working Group is composed of representatives and experts from the League of Arab States, National Independent Electoral Commission of Somalia, The High National Election Commission of Libya, National Election Commission of Sudan, The Independent Elections Commission of Jordan, The Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia, The Central Elections Commission of Palestine, The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the former Mayor of Bethlehem, the UNDP Regional Hub of Arab States, IFES and International IDEA.

During the first meeting of the working group, which took place in Tunis for the period 13-15 August 2018 and was hosted by International IDEA, the UNDP Regional Office, and Arab EMBs, the participants made further progress towards the definition of objectives, scope of work, composition and the outreach strategy for the Network.

The first day of the workshop coincided with the Tunisian National Women’s Day, participants were honored to host Ms Souad Abderrahim, the first female mayor of Tunis, to share her experience with the participants.

Source: International IDEA.

Djibouti’s new legislature is making great efforts to become more representative of the country’s people. Elections in February changed the composition of the National Assembly with an intake of 60 per cent of new MPs. Women are better represented, making up 26 per cent of the intake, up from 11 per cent in the last legislature; the Assembly is also proactively reaching out to civil society and youth. 

In January 2018, the legislature amended its electoral law, requiring at least 25 per cent of parliamentary seats to be held by women. The amendment followed a self-assessment exercise on gender sensitivitycarried out by the IPU and the National Assembly in December 2017.

The number of women selected for leadership positions has also increased: the Vice-President of the Assembly is a woman, and a third of the National Assembly’s committees are presided over by women, including an opposition MP. The Assembly’s gender caucus is also being strengthened. One way the Assembly is building capacity is through partnerships with other parliamentary gender caucuses. For example, in September, a delegation of Djibouti women MPs will meet caucuses from around the world at the upcoming International Congress of Parliamentary Women’s Caucuses in Dublin, Ireland.

The Assembly is also reaching out to other sectors of society, for example, by engaging civil society in committee meetings. The Assembly hosted a meeting on the global goals on 30 June this year, on the first edition of the new International Day of Parliamentarism, inviting experts and representatives from civil society. The Assembly is also helping to involve more young people in politics by reactivating a Children’s Parliament.

The National Assembly is working on its first institutional strategic plan, a project spearheaded by the President of the Assembly and supported by the IPU.  Almost 40 per cent of the MPs on the steering group are women. The strategic plan will provide a framework for the institution’s development and facilitate cooperation with external partners. 

Djibouti has been a member of the IPU since 1981 with a brief interlude between 2006 and 2010. Its National Assembly consists of 65 elected members. More information about the National Assembly at this link.

Source: IPU

Djibouti’s new legislature is making great efforts to become more representative of the country’s people. Elections in February changed the composition of the National Assembly with an intake of 60 per cent of new MPs. Women are better represented, making up 26 per cent of the intake, up from 11 per cent in the last legislature; the Assembly is also proactively reaching out to civil society and youth. 

In January 2018, the legislature amended its electoral law, requiring at least 25 per cent of parliamentary seats to be held by women. The amendment followed a self-assessment exercise on gender sensitivitycarried out by the IPU and the National Assembly in December 2017.

The number of women selected for leadership positions has also increased: the Vice-President of the Assembly is a woman, and a third of the National Assembly’s committees are presided over by women, including an opposition MP. The Assembly’s gender caucus is also being strengthened. One way the Assembly is building capacity is through partnerships with other parliamentary gender caucuses. For example, in September, a delegation of Djibouti women MPs will meet caucuses from around the world at the upcoming International Congress of Parliamentary Women’s Caucuses in Dublin, Ireland.

The Assembly is also reaching out to other sectors of society, for example, by engaging civil society in committee meetings. The Assembly hosted a meeting on the global goals on 30 June this year, on the first edition of the new International Day of Parliamentarism, inviting experts and representatives from civil society. The Assembly is also helping to involve more young people in politics by reactivating a Children’s Parliament.

The National Assembly is working on its first institutional strategic plan, a project spearheaded by the President of the Assembly and supported by the IPU.  Almost 40 per cent of the MPs on the steering group are women. The strategic plan will provide a framework for the institution’s development and facilitate cooperation with external partners. 

Djibouti has been a member of the IPU since 1981 with a brief interlude between 2006 and 2010. Its National Assembly consists of 65 elected members. More information about the National Assembly at this link.

Source: IPU

Djibouti’s new legislature is making great efforts to become more representative of the country’s people. Elections in February changed the composition of the National Assembly with an intake of 60 per cent of new MPs. Women are better represented, making up 26 per cent of the intake, up from 11 per cent in the last legislature; the Assembly is also proactively reaching out to civil society and youth. 

In January 2018, the legislature amended its electoral law, requiring at least 25 per cent of parliamentary seats to be held by women. The amendment followed a self-assessment exercise on gender sensitivitycarried out by the IPU and the National Assembly in December 2017.

The number of women selected for leadership positions has also increased: the Vice-President of the Assembly is a woman, and a third of the National Assembly’s committees are presided over by women, including an opposition MP. The Assembly’s gender caucus is also being strengthened. One way the Assembly is building capacity is through partnerships with other parliamentary gender caucuses. For example, in September, a delegation of Djibouti women MPs will meet caucuses from around the world at the upcoming International Congress of Parliamentary Women’s Caucuses in Dublin, Ireland.

The Assembly is also reaching out to other sectors of society, for example, by engaging civil society in committee meetings. The Assembly hosted a meeting on the global goals on 30 June this year, on the first edition of the new International Day of Parliamentarism, inviting experts and representatives from civil society. The Assembly is also helping to involve more young people in politics by reactivating a Children’s Parliament.

The National Assembly is working on its first institutional strategic plan, a project spearheaded by the President of the Assembly and supported by the IPU.  Almost 40 per cent of the MPs on the steering group are women. The strategic plan will provide a framework for the institution’s development and facilitate cooperation with external partners. 

Djibouti has been a member of the IPU since 1981 with a brief interlude between 2006 and 2010. Its National Assembly consists of 65 elected members. More information about the National Assembly at this link.

Source: IPU

Djibouti’s new legislature is making great efforts to become more representative of the country’s people. Elections in February changed the composition of the National Assembly with an intake of 60 per cent of new MPs. Women are better represented, making up 26 per cent of the intake, up from 11 per cent in the last legislature; the Assembly is also proactively reaching out to civil society and youth. 

In January 2018, the legislature amended its electoral law, requiring at least 25 per cent of parliamentary seats to be held by women. The amendment followed a self-assessment exercise on gender sensitivitycarried out by the IPU and the National Assembly in December 2017.

The number of women selected for leadership positions has also increased: the Vice-President of the Assembly is a woman, and a third of the National Assembly’s committees are presided over by women, including an opposition MP. The Assembly’s gender caucus is also being strengthened. One way the Assembly is building capacity is through partnerships with other parliamentary gender caucuses. For example, in September, a delegation of Djibouti women MPs will meet caucuses from around the world at the upcoming International Congress of Parliamentary Women’s Caucuses in Dublin, Ireland.

The Assembly is also reaching out to other sectors of society, for example, by engaging civil society in committee meetings. The Assembly hosted a meeting on the global goals on 30 June this year, on the first edition of the new International Day of Parliamentarism, inviting experts and representatives from civil society. The Assembly is also helping to involve more young people in politics by reactivating a Children’s Parliament.

The National Assembly is working on its first institutional strategic plan, a project spearheaded by the President of the Assembly and supported by the IPU.  Almost 40 per cent of the MPs on the steering group are women. The strategic plan will provide a framework for the institution’s development and facilitate cooperation with external partners. 

Djibouti has been a member of the IPU since 1981 with a brief interlude between 2006 and 2010. Its National Assembly consists of 65 elected members. More information about the National Assembly at this link.

Source: IPU

Djibouti’s new legislature is making great efforts to become more representative of the country’s people. Elections in February changed the composition of the National Assembly with an intake of 60 per cent of new MPs. Women are better represented, making up 26 per cent of the intake, up from 11 per cent in the last legislature; the Assembly is also proactively reaching out to civil society and youth. 

In January 2018, the legislature amended its electoral law, requiring at least 25 per cent of parliamentary seats to be held by women. The amendment followed a self-assessment exercise on gender sensitivitycarried out by the IPU and the National Assembly in December 2017.

The number of women selected for leadership positions has also increased: the Vice-President of the Assembly is a woman, and a third of the National Assembly’s committees are presided over by women, including an opposition MP. The Assembly’s gender caucus is also being strengthened. One way the Assembly is building capacity is through partnerships with other parliamentary gender caucuses. For example, in September, a delegation of Djibouti women MPs will meet caucuses from around the world at the upcoming International Congress of Parliamentary Women’s Caucuses in Dublin, Ireland.

The Assembly is also reaching out to other sectors of society, for example, by engaging civil society in committee meetings. The Assembly hosted a meeting on the global goals on 30 June this year, on the first edition of the new International Day of Parliamentarism, inviting experts and representatives from civil society. The Assembly is also helping to involve more young people in politics by reactivating a Children’s Parliament.

The National Assembly is working on its first institutional strategic plan, a project spearheaded by the President of the Assembly and supported by the IPU.  Almost 40 per cent of the MPs on the steering group are women. The strategic plan will provide a framework for the institution’s development and facilitate cooperation with external partners. 

Djibouti has been a member of the IPU since 1981 with a brief interlude between 2006 and 2010. Its National Assembly consists of 65 elected members. More information about the National Assembly at this link.

Source: IPU

Djibouti’s new legislature is making great efforts to become more representative of the country’s people. Elections in February changed the composition of the National Assembly with an intake of 60 per cent of new MPs. Women are better represented, making up 26 per cent of the intake, up from 11 per cent in the last legislature; the Assembly is also proactively reaching out to civil society and youth. 

In January 2018, the legislature amended its electoral law, requiring at least 25 per cent of parliamentary seats to be held by women. The amendment followed a self-assessment exercise on gender sensitivitycarried out by the IPU and the National Assembly in December 2017.

The number of women selected for leadership positions has also increased: the Vice-President of the Assembly is a woman, and a third of the National Assembly’s committees are presided over by women, including an opposition MP. The Assembly’s gender caucus is also being strengthened. One way the Assembly is building capacity is through partnerships with other parliamentary gender caucuses. For example, in September, a delegation of Djibouti women MPs will meet caucuses from around the world at the upcoming International Congress of Parliamentary Women’s Caucuses in Dublin, Ireland.

The Assembly is also reaching out to other sectors of society, for example, by engaging civil society in committee meetings. The Assembly hosted a meeting on the global goals on 30 June this year, on the first edition of the new International Day of Parliamentarism, inviting experts and representatives from civil society. The Assembly is also helping to involve more young people in politics by reactivating a Children’s Parliament.

The National Assembly is working on its first institutional strategic plan, a project spearheaded by the President of the Assembly and supported by the IPU.  Almost 40 per cent of the MPs on the steering group are women. The strategic plan will provide a framework for the institution’s development and facilitate cooperation with external partners. 

Djibouti has been a member of the IPU since 1981 with a brief interlude between 2006 and 2010. Its National Assembly consists of 65 elected members. More information about the National Assembly at this link.

Source: IPU