January 2, 2020
Why very few women go into politics in Mauritius
Mauritius is an island that is famed for its beautiful beaches and for its reputation as an “African success story”.
Mauritius
Election
4363: Mauritius, 10/11/2024, Mauritian National Assembly 2024
| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | Yes | Structure of parliament | Bicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | No | >Current members | 70 |
| Percentage of women | 20.00% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
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January 2, 2020
Why very few women go into politics in Mauritius
Mauritius is an island that is famed for its beautiful beaches and for its reputation as an “African success story”.
February 19, 2016
The National Assembly of Mauritius Discusses the Creation of a Gender Caucus
The Speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius, Ms.
September 4, 2013
Mauritian women get political training
At least 300 women would have been trained in politics by the end of 2013 under a programme aimed at politically empowering women in Mauritius, PANA reported from here Monday.
August 26, 2013
Mauritian women get political training
At least 300 women would have been trained in politics by the end of 2013 under a programme aimed at politically empowering women in Mauritius, PANA reported.
May 30, 2012
Mauritius: The challenge Will Be to Triple the Representation of Women in Politics
The challenge for the Mauritian general elections, which will take place in 2010, will be to ensure that the representation of women in politics triples. Currently, women comprise only 17% of the Parliament, 11.2% in municipalities and 5.2% in district councils.
May 30, 2012
Mauritius preparing for more women in 2010 elections
On 18 July 2008, councillors of the District Council of Moka-Flacq committed themselves to ensuring that the village elections of 2010 would end with 30% women as District councillors. Women councillors make up a mere 3.7% in the Moka-Flacq District Council.
May 30, 2012
Mauritius: Women Still Seeking the Political Kingdom
Mauritius - along with Botswana, Malawi and Madagascar - did not sign the Gender Protocol at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in August.
February 19, 2016
The National Assembly of Mauritius Discusses the Creation of a Gender Caucus
The Speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius, Ms.
September 4, 2013
Mauritian women get political training
At least 300 women would have been trained in politics by the end of 2013 under a programme aimed at politically empowering women in Mauritius, PANA reported from here Monday.
August 26, 2013
Mauritian women get political training
At least 300 women would have been trained in politics by the end of 2013 under a programme aimed at politically empowering women in Mauritius, PANA reported.
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May 30, 2012
Mauritius preparing for more women in 2010 elections
On 18 July 2008, councillors of the District Council of Moka-Flacq committed themselves to ensuring that the village elections of 2010 would end with 30% women as District councillors. Women councillors make up a mere 3.7% in the Moka-Flacq District Council.
May 30, 2012
Mauritius: The challenge Will Be to Triple the Representation of Women in Politics
The challenge for the Mauritian general elections, which will take place in 2010, will be to ensure that the representation of women in politics triples. Currently, women comprise only 17% of the Parliament, 11.2% in municipalities and 5.2% in district councils.
May 30, 2012
Mauritius: Women Still Seeking the Political Kingdom
Mauritius - along with Botswana, Malawi and Madagascar - did not sign the Gender Protocol at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in August.