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September 24, 2024
Institutional mechanisms from the region place gender equality at the heart of their work

In a groundbreaking event, delegates from Europe and Central Asia committed to accelerating progress on gender equality and making the lives of women and girls across this region better.

Albania grapples with gender equality at home, work, politics

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May 4, 2023

Albania grapples with gender equality at home, work, politics

Albanian women spend 25 years of their life raising children and carrying out unpaid work such as caring for family members and carrying out domestic chores, according to

Albanian women spend 25 years of their life raising children and carrying out unpaid work such as caring for family members and carrying out domestic chores, according to

June 10, 2022
Albania addresses gender equality in decision-making beyond gender quotas

International IDEA presented its latest data on gender quotas at the Albania 2022 International Forum for Gender Equality “Equality and Me”, which focused on developing a stronger commitment for gender equality.

Albania: Violence against women in politics

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April 12, 2022

Albania: Violence against women in politics

The Study "Violence Against Women in Politics" is commissioned by the UNDP Albania, in partnership with the People's Advocate and the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination and it is conducted in the context of the UN Joint Programme "Ending Violence Against

The Study "Violence Against Women in Politics" is commissioned by the UNDP Albania, in partnership with the People's Advocate and the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination and it is conducted in the context of the UN Joint Programme "Ending Violence Against

April 12, 2022
Albanian women in politics still suffering violence, study finds

A study conducted by the UNDP and Albanian partners, published on Wednesday, shows that women in Albanian politics still face routine discrimination, abuse and offensive language.

September 23, 2021
Albania votes in its first female dominated government

PRISTINA, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Albania's parliament on Friday voted in the first cabinet to be dominated by women since the multi-party system was introduced 30 years ago.

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4563: Albania, 11/05/2025, Election for Kuvendi i Shqipërisë (Albanian Parliament)

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Quota Information Parliament Information
Are there legislated quotas? Yes Structure of parliament Bicameral
For the Single/Lower House? YesCurrent members 140
  Percentage of women 36.00%
Source: Gender Quotas Database Source: New Parline
Note: this page was last updated on October 3, 2022.
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Albania’s 2009 Parliamentary Election: Monitoring the Implementation of Gender Quota and Women’s Participation

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September 9, 2013

Albania’s 2009 Parliamentary Election: Monitoring the Implementation of Gender Quota and Women’s Participation

The 2009 election was the first to take place after the adoption of a quota for women’s participation in political life, and after the revisions to the Electoral Code approved in late 2008.
The 2009 election was the first to take place after the adoption of a quota for women’s participation in political life, and after the revisions to the Electoral Code approved in late 2008.