Panel Discussion on Gender Parity: A Global Reality Check
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Round table on eliminating violence against women hosted by the Swiss Press Club
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June 13, 2016
Round table on eliminating violence against women hosted by the Swiss Press Club
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With support from the International
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Swiss youth calls for a National Youth Parliament
The annual general meeting of the S
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4698: Switzerland, 09/28/25, Swiss Referendum 2025 September
| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | No | Structure of parliament | Unicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | No | >Current members | 200 |
| Percentage of women | 42.50% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
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