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Gender equality

Women in parliament handbook

The handbook examines the political, socio-economic, idealogical and psychological obstacles hindering women's participation in parliament.

Case studies from around the globe provide lessons learned addressing the pervasive issues.

Topics focussed on quotas, legislative recruitment and electoral systems and the experiences of the inter-parliamentary union explore ways to increase women's participation and representation.

 

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