Syrian Arab Republic
"On the first day, I asked 'why are there no more women?'," says Hind Kabawat.
Election
4320: Syrian Arab Republic, 31/07/2024, Syrian People's Council 2024

| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | No | Structure of parliament | Bicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | No | >Current members | 250 |
| Percentage of women | 11.20% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
The ongoing peace negotiations for the Middle East region, and Syria in particular, are not taking into account the role of women.
Alianza por la Solidaridad is looking for a consultant to generate evidence on response to gender based violence in the context of the Syrian Crisis in Lebanon and Jordan.
They move carefully between constantly changing checkpoints, where they’re often harassed. Extremists have been known to target female activists—beating them for not dressing conservatively enough. Or they may be detained.
One of the UN's most senior leaders has warned against Western intervention in Syria, drawing on her experience as prime minister of New Zealand when she decided not to take the country to war with Iraq.
Videos
Women of Syria: An appeal for peace
Women of Syria: An appeal for peace
As violence and warfare continue in Syria, Syrian women are paying a heavy price. It's time their voices are heard. (UNWOMEN)
As violence and warfare continue in Syria, Syrian women are paying a heavy price. It's time their voices are heard. (UNWOMEN)
There will be some 35 countries making statements in Montreux today. But there will be no voice for the people who have the greatest stake in these talks: the women of Syria and civil society.
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