Latest items for LBHO-DATA-1
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Of the 220 deputies in the national assembly, 59 were women. Only two of 18 provincial governors were women, and only 12 of 32 cabinet ministers were women" (15).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Of the 220 deputies in the national assembly, 59 were women. Only two of 18 provincial governors were women, and only 12 of 32 cabinet ministers were women" (15).
Sept. 12, 2023, 11:48 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"In politics, women made up just 83 of the 938 elite delegates at the most recent National Congress of the CCP in 2017 - an event held every five years, with the next one due in the autumn" (para 23).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"In politics, women made up just 83 of the 938 elite delegates at the most recent National Congress of the CCP in 2017 - an event held every five years, with the next one due in the autumn" (para 23).
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[An] increased number of women [is being accepted] in parliament and municipal assemblies and [] the proportion of women holding positions of legislative and executive representatives, directors and executive managers is 43.3 per cent" (7). "The representation of women in parliament remains low (23 per cent in 2016) and has decreased at the ministerial level (from 53 per cent in 2010 to 21 per cent in 2019)" (8).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[An] increased number of women [is being accepted] in parliament and municipal assemblies and [] the proportion of women holding positions of legislative and executive representatives, directors and executive managers is 43.3 per cent" (7). "The representation of women in parliament remains low (23 per cent in 2016) and has decreased at the ministerial level (from 53 per cent in 2010 to 21 per cent in 2019)" (8).
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2, LBHO-DATA-1
"[W]omen continue to be disadvantaged or underrepresented, such as in political and public life, education and employment" (4-5).
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2, LBHO-DATA-1
"[W]omen continue to be disadvantaged or underrepresented, such as in political and public life, education and employment" (4-5).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"The legislative elections of 2017 boosted the representation of women to 41.8 percent, reflecting significant progress." (5). "The involvement of women in decision-making bodies has resulted in major progress, including, most notably: The representation of women in the current legislature rose from 24 to 41.8 percent, or from 33 to 69 women out of 150 members in total in the National Assembly..." (6).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"The legislative elections of 2017 boosted the representation of women to 41.8 percent, reflecting significant progress." (5). "The involvement of women in decision-making bodies has resulted in major progress, including, most notably: The representation of women in the current legislature rose from 24 to 41.8 percent, or from 33 to 69 women out of 150 members in total in the National Assembly..." (6).
July 25, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[T]here was an increase in the number of women holding the position of commune council chief and deputy chief, of 8 and 14 per cent, respectively, in 2018" (9).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[T]here was an increase in the number of women holding the position of commune council chief and deputy chief, of 8 and 14 per cent, respectively, in 2018" (9).
July 21, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[F]rom 21 February 2017 a woman was appointed the First vice-president of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Currently, 20 members of the Parliament of 125 members are women. At the same time, one of deputy speakers of the Milli Majlis is woman; 3 of 8members of human rights committee are women, including 1 of them as chair; 3 of 10members of the labor and social policy committee; 4 of 10 members of the healthcare committee; 1 of 9 members of public unions and religious institutions committee; 4 of 6 members of the committee for family, women and children’s issues, including 1 of them is chair; 5 of 13 members of the...more
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[F]rom 21 February 2017 a woman was appointed the First vice-president of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Currently, 20 members of the Parliament of 125 members are women. At the same time, one of deputy speakers of the Milli Majlis is woman; 3 of 8members of human rights committee are women, including 1 of them as chair; 3 of 10members of the labor and social policy committee; 4 of 10 members of the healthcare committee; 1 of 9 members of public unions and religious institutions committee; 4 of 6 members of the committee for family, women and children’s issues, including 1 of them is chair; 5 of 13 members of the...more
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"This shift is primarily due to the low percentage of elected women Members of Parliament (6.5% in 2011 to only 5.9% as of 2018)…"(7). " In 2017, only 5 out of 85 seats are held by women in parliament (or 5.9% of Parliament)…" (17).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"This shift is primarily due to the low percentage of elected women Members of Parliament (6.5% in 2011 to only 5.9% as of 2018)…"(7). " In 2017, only 5 out of 85 seats are held by women in parliament (or 5.9% of Parliament)…" (17).
June 27, 2023, 11:16 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A]fter the legislative elections of 2012, the proportion of women in the National People’s Assembly (APN) increased from 8 percent to 32 percent of seats (146 out of 462). The 2017 legislative elections, however, resulted in women holding only 26 percent of seats in the APN, despite the quota" (24).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A]fter the legislative elections of 2012, the proportion of women in the National People’s Assembly (APN) increased from 8 percent to 32 percent of seats (146 out of 462). The 2017 legislative elections, however, resulted in women holding only 26 percent of seats in the APN, despite the quota" (24).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"From 2007 to 2010, the Nicaraguan Institute for Women strengthened its role as a mechanism for the advancement of women. It developed a gender strategy comprising four areas of work and 12 lines of action, including in particular the conscious promotion of women in politics and access to power, and the achievement of a rate of 50 percent of women in State institutions, political parties and social movements. The success of the Nicaraguan Institute for Women in mainstreaming gender is reflected in the creation and operation of 24 gender units within the institutions of the executive branch, in addition to those already in place in local government (95) and in...more
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"From 2007 to 2010, the Nicaraguan Institute for Women strengthened its role as a mechanism for the advancement of women. It developed a gender strategy comprising four areas of work and 12 lines of action, including in particular the conscious promotion of women in politics and access to power, and the achievement of a rate of 50 percent of women in State institutions, political parties and social movements. The success of the Nicaraguan Institute for Women in mainstreaming gender is reflected in the creation and operation of 24 gender units within the institutions of the executive branch, in addition to those already in place in local government (95) and in...more
June 18, 2023, 9:21 a.m.
Countries: Malta
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-DATA-1
"In one recent study, 20% of respondents said that rape can be provoked. Women continue to be largely absent from public life. Even after the implementation of a mechanism to enable political parties to appoint women directly to parliament, only 27.8% of Maltese MPs are female" (Para.20).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-DATA-1
"In one recent study, 20% of respondents said that rape can be provoked. Women continue to be largely absent from public life. Even after the implementation of a mechanism to enable political parties to appoint women directly to parliament, only 27.8% of Maltese MPs are female" (Para.20).
June 14, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Women members account for 51% of the current Plurinational Legislative Assembly, 45% of department assemblies and 51% of municipal councils; women’s representation in the Chamber of Deputies rose from 51.54% to 53.8% by 2018, as a result of the incorporation of three women legislators as officeholders" (3). "Bolivia, has a higher proportion of women in parliament (52.4 per cent) than any other country in South America" (17).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Women members account for 51% of the current Plurinational Legislative Assembly, 45% of department assemblies and 51% of municipal councils; women’s representation in the Chamber of Deputies rose from 51.54% to 53.8% by 2018, as a result of the incorporation of three women legislators as officeholders" (3). "Bolivia, has a higher proportion of women in parliament (52.4 per cent) than any other country in South America" (17).
May 20, 2023, 9:29 p.m.
Countries: Cuba
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Cuba, is in second place [of being the most equal country in the world] with 53.2 per cent [of women parliamentarians]" (17).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Cuba, is in second place [of being the most equal country in the world] with 53.2 per cent [of women parliamentarians]" (17).
May 20, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Rwanda
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Rwanda, has over 61 per cent of women parliamentarians" (17).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Rwanda, has over 61 per cent of women parliamentarians" (17).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"According to article 70 of the Electoral Code, political parties are entitled to nominate 150 candidates for deputies, and the number of women must be at least 30 percent of the total number of candidates nominated by a political party." (18). "The five political parties have nominated 750 candidates for the Legislative Chamber, of whom 310 (41.3 percent) are women, which is 10 percent more than in the 2014 elections. The Legislative Chamber and the Senate, on the recommendation of the Jokara Kenesh of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the Tashkent city kengash of people’s deputies, elected 17 members of the Central Elections Commission, 7 of whom are women." (19)....more
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"According to article 70 of the Electoral Code, political parties are entitled to nominate 150 candidates for deputies, and the number of women must be at least 30 percent of the total number of candidates nominated by a political party." (18). "The five political parties have nominated 750 candidates for the Legislative Chamber, of whom 310 (41.3 percent) are women, which is 10 percent more than in the 2014 elections. The Legislative Chamber and the Senate, on the recommendation of the Jokara Kenesh of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the Tashkent city kengash of people’s deputies, elected 17 members of the Central Elections Commission, 7 of whom are women." (19)....more
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Women’s representation in the House of Peoples’ Representatives increased to 27.9 per cent in 2010 from 21.4 per cent in 2005; the deputy speaker of the house was a woman; there were 4 women chairs of standing committees; 91 women were members of the standing committees; 4 women were in the advisory committees and 9 women were members of coordinating committees. In the current parliament (fifth term), women’s membership has reached 38.8 per cent; 7 women are chairs and 8 women serve as vice-chairs of standing committees. Similarly, women’s representation in the regional councils reaches 40.2 per cent in regional councils and 50 per cent in woreda and kebele councils"...more
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Women’s representation in the House of Peoples’ Representatives increased to 27.9 per cent in 2010 from 21.4 per cent in 2005; the deputy speaker of the house was a woman; there were 4 women chairs of standing committees; 91 women were members of the standing committees; 4 women were in the advisory committees and 9 women were members of coordinating committees. In the current parliament (fifth term), women’s membership has reached 38.8 per cent; 7 women are chairs and 8 women serve as vice-chairs of standing committees. Similarly, women’s representation in the regional councils reaches 40.2 per cent in regional councils and 50 per cent in woreda and kebele councils"...more
March 8, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"During the 2020 parliamentary elections, the largest number of parties complied only with the legal minimum related to the number of women on the candidate lists, so that 18 women entered the Parliament of Montenegro, which is 22.2 per cent of the total number of MPs. After certain changes in parliamentary clubs, there are currently 22 women or 27.16 per cent of the total number of MPs in the Parliament" (16). "Currently, the National Council of Albanians consists of 31 members, of which 4 are women, which is 13 per cent of the total number of members; The Council of the Muslim People of Montenegro consists of 25 members, of...more
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"During the 2020 parliamentary elections, the largest number of parties complied only with the legal minimum related to the number of women on the candidate lists, so that 18 women entered the Parliament of Montenegro, which is 22.2 per cent of the total number of MPs. After certain changes in parliamentary clubs, there are currently 22 women or 27.16 per cent of the total number of MPs in the Parliament" (16). "Currently, the National Council of Albanians consists of 31 members, of which 4 are women, which is 13 per cent of the total number of members; The Council of the Muslim People of Montenegro consists of 25 members, of...more
March 4, 2023, 7:40 a.m.
Countries: Benin
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"In 'Femme Africaine,' for example, the singers declare: 'You can become prime minister of the country. Get up, we have to do something. African women, be independent.' That's an important message in a country where, as of February 2021, a little over 8% of seats in parliament were held by women, according to U.N. Women" (Para. 9).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"In 'Femme Africaine,' for example, the singers declare: 'You can become prime minister of the country. Get up, we have to do something. African women, be independent.' That's an important message in a country where, as of February 2021, a little over 8% of seats in parliament were held by women, according to U.N. Women" (Para. 9).
March 3, 2023, 11:28 p.m.
Countries: Rwanda, South Africa
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-DATA-1
Meanwhile, Rwanda, much smaller and with fewer resources than Nigeria, tops the global list with almost 50 percent of its lawmakers being female. South Africa, a major regional player like Nigeria, has the 11th most equal legislature.
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-DATA-1
Meanwhile, Rwanda, much smaller and with fewer resources than Nigeria, tops the global list with almost 50 percent of its lawmakers being female. South Africa, a major regional player like Nigeria, has the 11th most equal legislature.
March 3, 2023, 11:15 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Only 21 of Nigeria’s 469 parliamentarians are women, a mere five percent. That’s why her group, Women in Successful Careers or WISCAR, has pivoted to raise funds for female candidates in February 25 general elections. The group was founded mainly to spotlight leading African women, and this is one of the most crucial votes in Nigeria’s democratic history" (Para. 2). "Nigeria has one of the most male-dominated legislatures in the world, ranking 182 out of 186 countries in terms of gender parity in parliament, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union" (Para. 5).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Only 21 of Nigeria’s 469 parliamentarians are women, a mere five percent. That’s why her group, Women in Successful Careers or WISCAR, has pivoted to raise funds for female candidates in February 25 general elections. The group was founded mainly to spotlight leading African women, and this is one of the most crucial votes in Nigeria’s democratic history" (Para. 2). "Nigeria has one of the most male-dominated legislatures in the world, ranking 182 out of 186 countries in terms of gender parity in parliament, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union" (Para. 5).
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"In the formation of National Assembly, out of 56 members, at least 21 members (at least 3 from one province) come from women. The Constitution provisions for representation of women in Village Executive at 26.66% (4 out of 15 members) and 26.31% (5 women out of 19 members) in Municipal Executive. The GoN has submitted an amendment Bill on Local Bodies’ Election (Procedure) Act, 1991 in 2016 to ensure at least 50% candidacy of women from each political party in the election." (11). "Presently, in the Legislature-Parliament, the representation of women is at 29.91%" (28).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"In the formation of National Assembly, out of 56 members, at least 21 members (at least 3 from one province) come from women. The Constitution provisions for representation of women in Village Executive at 26.66% (4 out of 15 members) and 26.31% (5 women out of 19 members) in Municipal Executive. The GoN has submitted an amendment Bill on Local Bodies’ Election (Procedure) Act, 1991 in 2016 to ensure at least 50% candidacy of women from each political party in the election." (11). "Presently, in the Legislature-Parliament, the representation of women is at 29.91%" (28).
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Namibia has made notable gains in enhancing women representation in National Assembly. In 2014 National Elections, women representation increased from 25% to 46% …" (26). Table 8 titled 'Women in Politics' provides a comprehensive breakdown of women's participation in different position in government with women making up 23% in the Cabinet, 46% in Parliament, 26% in Consul General and ambassador positions, and 29% as Permanent Secretaries, Executive Directors, Principal Secretaries, and Director Generals. (26-27). Table 11 titled 'Women in National Assembly' documents women's participation between 1990-2020. There is a steady increase from 8.3% or 1/6 female to male ratio in 1990-1995 to 12.5% or 2/6 in 1995-2000 before nearly doubling...more
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Namibia has made notable gains in enhancing women representation in National Assembly. In 2014 National Elections, women representation increased from 25% to 46% …" (26). Table 8 titled 'Women in Politics' provides a comprehensive breakdown of women's participation in different position in government with women making up 23% in the Cabinet, 46% in Parliament, 26% in Consul General and ambassador positions, and 29% as Permanent Secretaries, Executive Directors, Principal Secretaries, and Director Generals. (26-27). Table 11 titled 'Women in National Assembly' documents women's participation between 1990-2020. There is a steady increase from 8.3% or 1/6 female to male ratio in 1990-1995 to 12.5% or 2/6 in 1995-2000 before nearly doubling...more
Dec. 29, 2022, 1:04 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"A record 181 female candidates will be vying for 125 seats – up 77 from the previous upper house election in 2019 – a trend that has given hope to women campaigning to break the male stranglehold on Japanese politics. Women comprise 33.2% of all candidates, a level close to the government’s target of 35% by 2025" (para 3). "Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) – which is expected to win more than half the seats on Sunday – has increased the proportion of female candidates since the last upper house elections three years ago, but only to 23.2%" (para 5). "The world’s third-biggest economy fares poorly when it comes...more
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"A record 181 female candidates will be vying for 125 seats – up 77 from the previous upper house election in 2019 – a trend that has given hope to women campaigning to break the male stranglehold on Japanese politics. Women comprise 33.2% of all candidates, a level close to the government’s target of 35% by 2025" (para 3). "Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) – which is expected to win more than half the seats on Sunday – has increased the proportion of female candidates since the last upper house elections three years ago, but only to 23.2%" (para 5). "The world’s third-biggest economy fares poorly when it comes...more
Dec. 26, 2022, 5:58 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
" 'Women are significantly underrepresented in parliament where just 34% of MPs are women, and while progress has been made, the pace is glacial,' said Amy Whitelock Gibbs, the interim director of policy at the Fawcett Society" (para 4). "The rate of women’s participation is higher in the devolved legislatures and local government across the UK: 43% members of the Welsh parliament are women, along with 46% of the Scottish parliament and 37% of the Northern Ireland assembly" (para 14). "About 41% of local authority councillors in England are women; 26% of councillors in Northern Ireland are women, along with 35% in Scotland and 28% in Wales. Fifty-two per cent...more
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
" 'Women are significantly underrepresented in parliament where just 34% of MPs are women, and while progress has been made, the pace is glacial,' said Amy Whitelock Gibbs, the interim director of policy at the Fawcett Society" (para 4). "The rate of women’s participation is higher in the devolved legislatures and local government across the UK: 43% members of the Welsh parliament are women, along with 46% of the Scottish parliament and 37% of the Northern Ireland assembly" (para 14). "About 41% of local authority councillors in England are women; 26% of councillors in Northern Ireland are women, along with 35% in Scotland and 28% in Wales. Fifty-two per cent...more
Dec. 26, 2022, 5:14 p.m.
Countries: United Arab Emirates
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A]mong a half-dozen nations in the world that this year can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments...[is] the United Arab Emirates" (para 3).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A]mong a half-dozen nations in the world that this year can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments...[is] the United Arab Emirates" (para 3).
Dec. 26, 2022, 5:13 p.m.
Countries: Rwanda
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A]mong a half-dozen nations in the world that this year can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments...[is] Rwanda" (para 3).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A]mong a half-dozen nations in the world that this year can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments...[is] Rwanda" (para 3).
Dec. 26, 2022, 5:13 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A]mong a half-dozen nations in the world that this year can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments...[is] Nicaragua" (para 3).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A]mong a half-dozen nations in the world that this year can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments...[is] Nicaragua" (para 3).
Dec. 26, 2022, 5:12 p.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A]mong a half-dozen nations in the world that this year can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments...[is] Mexico" (para 3).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A]mong a half-dozen nations in the world that this year can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments...[is] Mexico" (para 3).
Dec. 26, 2022, 5:12 p.m.
Countries: Cuba
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A]mong a half-dozen nations in the world that this year can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments...[is] Cuba" (para 3).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A]mong a half-dozen nations in the world that this year can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments...[is] Cuba" (para 3).
Dec. 26, 2022, 5:07 p.m.
Countries: New Zealand
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Soraya Peke-Mason from the liberal Labour Party was sworn in to Parliament on Tuesday, replacing former Speaker Trevor Mallard, who left to become ambassador to Ireland. With the resignation of another male lawmaker, it has tipped the balance in Parliament to 60 women and 59 men" (para 1).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"Soraya Peke-Mason from the liberal Labour Party was sworn in to Parliament on Tuesday, replacing former Speaker Trevor Mallard, who left to become ambassador to Ireland. With the resignation of another male lawmaker, it has tipped the balance in Parliament to 60 women and 59 men" (para 1).