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Gender and politics in Portugal

November 11, 2022

Gender and politics in Portugal

This chapter surveys the literature on gender and politics in Portugal, focusing on explanations for gender differences in political participation and representation.

April 3, 2022

Portugal announces majority-female cabinet

A new government team named by Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has women in nine of the 17 cabinet positions.

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October 25, 2019

Portugal's first black women lawmakers take office

Members of Portugal's new parliament took up office on Friday, among them the country's first black women lawmakers who campaigned on promises to fight racism and inequality.

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Teresa Morais

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April 11, 2017

Teresa Morais

Portuguese Member of Parliament and Party Leader

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International Workshop 'Men Roles in a Gender Equality Perspective-National and Cross-National Data Analysis-

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International Workshop 'Men Roles in a Gender Equality Perspective-National and Cross-National Data Analysis-

The ‘Instituto de Ciências Sociais’ (Institute of Social Sciences), based in the University of Lis

Election

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4303: Portugal, 10/03/2024, Portuguese Assembly of the Republic 2024

Quota Information		Parliament Information
Are there legislated quotas?	Yes	Structure of parliament	Bicameral
For the Single/Lower House?	Yes	Current members	230
		Percentage of women	36.96%
Source: Gender Quotas Database		Source: New Parline

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