Latest items for LBHO-PRACTICE-1
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, VOTE-PRACTICE-1
"No laws limit the participation of women and members of minorities in the political process, and they did participate" (15).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, VOTE-PRACTICE-1
"No laws limit the participation of women and members of minorities in the political process, and they did participate" (15).
Sept. 18, 2023, 2 a.m.
Countries: Bhutan
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, GP-DATA-3, AFE-DATA-1
"In 2016, more girls attended school than boys, with 98 percent vs. 97 percent enrolled at the primary level. Bhutan’s first woman Dzongda (District Governor), was elected to office in 2012, and its first woman minister in 2013, ushering in a wave of successful woman candidates in 2016: that year witnessed a 68 percent increase in female representation compared to the previous election in 2011" (para.7).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, GP-DATA-3, AFE-DATA-1
"In 2016, more girls attended school than boys, with 98 percent vs. 97 percent enrolled at the primary level. Bhutan’s first woman Dzongda (District Governor), was elected to office in 2012, and its first woman minister in 2013, ushering in a wave of successful woman candidates in 2016: that year witnessed a 68 percent increase in female representation compared to the previous election in 2011" (para.7).
Sept. 18, 2023, 2 a.m.
Countries: Bhutan
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, GP-DATA-3, AFE-DATA-1
"In 2016, more girls attended school than boys, with 98 percent vs. 97 percent enrolled at the primary level. Bhutan’s first woman Dzongda (District Governor), was elected to office in 2012, and its first woman minister in 2013, ushering in a wave of successful woman candidates in 2016: that year witnessed a 68 percent increase in female representation compared to the previous election in 2011" (para.7).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, GP-DATA-3, AFE-DATA-1
"In 2016, more girls attended school than boys, with 98 percent vs. 97 percent enrolled at the primary level. Bhutan’s first woman Dzongda (District Governor), was elected to office in 2012, and its first woman minister in 2013, ushering in a wave of successful woman candidates in 2016: that year witnessed a 68 percent increase in female representation compared to the previous election in 2011" (para.7).
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"[T]emporary special measures, such as outreach or support programmes, the allocation and/or reallocation of resources, preferential treatment, targeted recruitment, hiring, training and promotion and statutory quotas, to redress gaps in participation in political and public life [are not currently implemented and promoted]" (4). "[Ther is a] delay in the finalization of the draft parity law, which provides for parity of women and men in elected bodies and in leadership positions in the public administration" (8).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"[T]emporary special measures, such as outreach or support programmes, the allocation and/or reallocation of resources, preferential treatment, targeted recruitment, hiring, training and promotion and statutory quotas, to redress gaps in participation in political and public life [are not currently implemented and promoted]" (4). "[Ther is a] delay in the finalization of the draft parity law, which provides for parity of women and men in elected bodies and in leadership positions in the public administration" (8).
Aug. 15, 2023, 5:22 p.m.
Countries: Bahamas
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"No laws limit the participation of women or minorities in the political process, and they did participate" (10).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"No laws limit the participation of women or minorities in the political process, and they did participate" (10).
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, GP-DATA-2
"[S]tatutory quotas and a gender parity system in the public and foreign services [are not instilled in Bulgaria]" (8).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, GP-DATA-2
"[S]tatutory quotas and a gender parity system in the public and foreign services [are not instilled in Bulgaria]" (8).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"Efforts in the field of women’s rights have focused on empowering women and combating sexual and marital violence. The Government has therefore set up gender units within the various ministries in order to develop a culture of women’s rights within the Administration. However, obstacles remain, in the form of cultural, religious and economic pressures, including the following: High proportion of women in the sector in question; Scattered initiatives; Lack of legislation to guide initiatives that are already successful but need to be consolidated...Insufficient representation of women in community consultation frameworks involving decision-making; Access to information for women; Lack of information on land purchases and the relevant notary procedures; Inadequate funding...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"Efforts in the field of women’s rights have focused on empowering women and combating sexual and marital violence. The Government has therefore set up gender units within the various ministries in order to develop a culture of women’s rights within the Administration. However, obstacles remain, in the form of cultural, religious and economic pressures, including the following: High proportion of women in the sector in question; Scattered initiatives; Lack of legislation to guide initiatives that are already successful but need to be consolidated...Insufficient representation of women in community consultation frameworks involving decision-making; Access to information for women; Lack of information on land purchases and the relevant notary procedures; Inadequate funding...more
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"On the Committee’s CO regarding temporary special measures (TSMs) in the Gender Equality Act and implementation of these, including measures to address the disadvantages and inequalities faced by women outside Male and in remote islands, migrant women, women with disabilities and women heads of household, since 2008, under the leadership of the MOGFSS, efforts have been made to establish TSMs among political parties to increase women’s leadership, but with no success. There is no specific study or finding however, below are some challenges that women face in competing and winning: Women find in difficult to get funds and lack of support they receive from families and community in participating politics;...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"On the Committee’s CO regarding temporary special measures (TSMs) in the Gender Equality Act and implementation of these, including measures to address the disadvantages and inequalities faced by women outside Male and in remote islands, migrant women, women with disabilities and women heads of household, since 2008, under the leadership of the MOGFSS, efforts have been made to establish TSMs among political parties to increase women’s leadership, but with no success. There is no specific study or finding however, below are some challenges that women face in competing and winning: Women find in difficult to get funds and lack of support they receive from families and community in participating politics;...more
June 27, 2023, 11:16 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"No laws limit the participation of women and members of minorities in the political process, and women and minorities did participate. The law requires parties to ensure that at least 30 percent of the candidates on their electoral lists are women" (24).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"No laws limit the participation of women and members of minorities in the political process, and women and minorities did participate. The law requires parties to ensure that at least 30 percent of the candidates on their electoral lists are women" (24).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"In relation to the gender gap index in general, Nicaragua’s scores improved substantially from 2006 to 2017, as shown in the table below."(3). Table 1 has no title, but is a breakdown of the gender gap suing different indicators between 2006 to 2017. Translated from Spanish into English, these indicators include political empowerment, health and survival, education, economic participation and opportunities, and the global gender gap. For the global gender gap, Nicaragua was 62 with 0.657 on the point scale in 2006 and was able to get to 6 in 2017 with 0.814 points. For the economic indicator, it was 101 (0.463) in 2006 and lowered it to 54 (0.702)...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"In relation to the gender gap index in general, Nicaragua’s scores improved substantially from 2006 to 2017, as shown in the table below."(3). Table 1 has no title, but is a breakdown of the gender gap suing different indicators between 2006 to 2017. Translated from Spanish into English, these indicators include political empowerment, health and survival, education, economic participation and opportunities, and the global gender gap. For the global gender gap, Nicaragua was 62 with 0.657 on the point scale in 2006 and was able to get to 6 in 2017 with 0.814 points. For the economic indicator, it was 101 (0.463) in 2006 and lowered it to 54 (0.702)...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).
March 31, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"[A] quota of 25 per cent of the House of Representatives, 10 per cent of the Senate and 25 per cent of the local councils for the representation of women in the parliament [was introduced], as well as the establishment of equal opportunity units in ministries to support the access of women to leadership positions" (5). "The Committee notes with appreciation the introduction of minimum quotas and reserved seats for women, which has led to an increased representation of women in the House of Representatives, the Senate, the executive branch and in the foreign service... [W]omen are still underrepresented in the judiciary, the civil service and local councils" (8).more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"[A] quota of 25 per cent of the House of Representatives, 10 per cent of the Senate and 25 per cent of the local councils for the representation of women in the parliament [was introduced], as well as the establishment of equal opportunity units in ministries to support the access of women to leadership positions" (5). "The Committee notes with appreciation the introduction of minimum quotas and reserved seats for women, which has led to an increased representation of women in the House of Representatives, the Senate, the executive branch and in the foreign service... [W]omen are still underrepresented in the judiciary, the civil service and local councils" (8).more
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] affirmative action targeting the goal of having 30 per cent of election candidates and members of the national parliament to be women. The Election Board provides special campaign funds for women candidates with the aim of achieving the target" (8). "In the national election held in 2015, the Board allocated 15 per cent of the total budget for political parties that meet the threshold of 30 per cent women representation" (12). "[T]he [Electoral] Board has allocated special fund to support female candidates. In the most recent national election conducted in 2015 the Board increased the budget allocated for female candidates from 10 per cent to 15 per cent...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] affirmative action targeting the goal of having 30 per cent of election candidates and members of the national parliament to be women. The Election Board provides special campaign funds for women candidates with the aim of achieving the target" (8). "In the national election held in 2015, the Board allocated 15 per cent of the total budget for political parties that meet the threshold of 30 per cent women representation" (12). "[T]he [Electoral] Board has allocated special fund to support female candidates. In the most recent national election conducted in 2015 the Board increased the budget allocated for female candidates from 10 per cent to 15 per cent...more
March 15, 2023, 4:58 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-PRACTICE-2
“As this working paper has shown, women entrepreneurs are an emerging force in Bulgarian social and economic life. However, women are not often found in key political decision-making positions. Most women-oriented NGOs generally focus on advocacy and lobbying, and only scattered and small-scale interventions have been made in the fields of support for women’s entrepreneurship (e.g. networking, legal advice, and business strategy advice); education and training; and the provision of advisory services and research on women’s issues. A great deal remains to be done in all of these areas in order to improve the situation of Bulgarian women in general, and women entrepreneurs in particular” (61).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-PRACTICE-2
“As this working paper has shown, women entrepreneurs are an emerging force in Bulgarian social and economic life. However, women are not often found in key political decision-making positions. Most women-oriented NGOs generally focus on advocacy and lobbying, and only scattered and small-scale interventions have been made in the fields of support for women’s entrepreneurship (e.g. networking, legal advice, and business strategy advice); education and training; and the provision of advisory services and research on women’s issues. A great deal remains to be done in all of these areas in order to improve the situation of Bulgarian women in general, and women entrepreneurs in particular” (61).
March 3, 2023, 11:58 p.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-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
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, 11:28 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-PRACTICE-1
"When Amina Oyagbola, a former executive in corporate Nigeria, thinks about the number of women in elected positions in her country, she says the word that comes to mind is 'shameful'" (Para. 1). "The imbalanced legislature is hardly representative of a country where women make up nearly half of the 200 million population, and from where world leaders like Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, the head of the World Trade Organization, and Amina J Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, have emerged" (Para. 7). "Things look bleaker now. Fewer women are running for positions this time than in the last general elections in 2019" (Para. 12). "Some female candidates believe that many Nigerians, unimpressed...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"When Amina Oyagbola, a former executive in corporate Nigeria, thinks about the number of women in elected positions in her country, she says the word that comes to mind is 'shameful'" (Para. 1). "The imbalanced legislature is hardly representative of a country where women make up nearly half of the 200 million population, and from where world leaders like Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, the head of the World Trade Organization, and Amina J Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, have emerged" (Para. 7). "Things look bleaker now. Fewer women are running for positions this time than in the last general elections in 2019" (Para. 12). "Some female candidates believe that many Nigerians, unimpressed...more
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"Prolonged political transition and instability are major challenges to the achievement of gender equality. The implementation of various human rights, including the rights related to women, as stipulated in the new Constitution is a priority of the GoN. Building necessary infrastructures and allocating adequate resources for the practical realization of women’s rights and gender equality in society is a challenge." (45).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"Prolonged political transition and instability are major challenges to the achievement of gender equality. The implementation of various human rights, including the rights related to women, as stipulated in the new Constitution is a priority of the GoN. Building necessary infrastructures and allocating adequate resources for the practical realization of women’s rights and gender equality in society is a challenge." (45).
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"The state party continues to make great strides in ensuring that there is an increase in the participation of women in public life, education and employment. According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women Namibia ranks 12th in the world in terms of the number of women in parliament. The state party acknowledges that the percentage of women in management positions remains moderately low, mechanisms and advocacy programs are being implemented to ensure that this challenge is addressed" (12). "Namibia has made notable gains in enhancing women representation in National Assembly. In 2014 National Elections, women representation increased from 25% to 46% – notable to this achievement is primarily...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"The state party continues to make great strides in ensuring that there is an increase in the participation of women in public life, education and employment. According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women Namibia ranks 12th in the world in terms of the number of women in parliament. The state party acknowledges that the percentage of women in management positions remains moderately low, mechanisms and advocacy programs are being implemented to ensure that this challenge is addressed" (12). "Namibia has made notable gains in enhancing women representation in National Assembly. In 2014 National Elections, women representation increased from 25% to 46% – notable to this achievement is primarily...more
Feb. 4, 2023, 8:40 a.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes the efforts made by the State party to ensure the implementation of a minimum quota of 25 per cent for the representation of women in the Council of Representatives and the adoption of Cabinet decision No. 99 (2015), which encourages ministries to recruit women to senior-level positions. It also notes the appointment of a woman as Minister of Education and the recent election of a woman as mayor of Baghdad" (8).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes the efforts made by the State party to ensure the implementation of a minimum quota of 25 per cent for the representation of women in the Council of Representatives and the adoption of Cabinet decision No. 99 (2015), which encourages ministries to recruit women to senior-level positions. It also notes the appointment of a woman as Minister of Education and the recent election of a woman as mayor of Baghdad" (8).
Feb. 2, 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Austria
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes with appreciation the comprehensive mandate of the Austrian Ombudsman Board in promoting women’s rights in accordance with article 148 of the Constitution. The Committee takes note of the information provided by the delegation on the historical reasons why the Board members are appointed by the three main political parties in the parliament. It remains concerned, however, that such an appointment process continues to raise issues regarding their independence... The Committee recommends that the State party ensure an independent appointment process for the members of the Austrian Ombudsman Board, provide it with sufficient human, technical and financial resources to implement its mandate to promote and protect women’s rights...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes with appreciation the comprehensive mandate of the Austrian Ombudsman Board in promoting women’s rights in accordance with article 148 of the Constitution. The Committee takes note of the information provided by the delegation on the historical reasons why the Board members are appointed by the three main political parties in the parliament. It remains concerned, however, that such an appointment process continues to raise issues regarding their independence... The Committee recommends that the State party ensure an independent appointment process for the members of the Austrian Ombudsman Board, provide it with sufficient human, technical and financial resources to implement its mandate to promote and protect women’s rights...more
Jan. 12, 2023, 8:01 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"In 2021, the government additionally passed a law enshrining women’s representation at parliamentary level, which was vehemently condemned by the opposition. All electoral lists, from local councils to the National Assembly, must now comprise 50 percent women. The percentage of congresswomen now stands at 48.4. For comparison, Canada is only at 28.9 percent. Today, Nicaragua ranks fourth in the world for women in parliamentary positions and first in the world for women in ministerial positions" (para 19) (NF - CODER COMMENT - The high representation of women in the National Assembly shows that this law may have been effective in creating and keeping women in power. Though it could also...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"In 2021, the government additionally passed a law enshrining women’s representation at parliamentary level, which was vehemently condemned by the opposition. All electoral lists, from local councils to the National Assembly, must now comprise 50 percent women. The percentage of congresswomen now stands at 48.4. For comparison, Canada is only at 28.9 percent. Today, Nicaragua ranks fourth in the world for women in parliamentary positions and first in the world for women in ministerial positions" (para 19) (NF - CODER COMMENT - The high representation of women in the National Assembly shows that this law may have been effective in creating and keeping women in power. Though it could also...more
Dec. 29, 2022, 1:04 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-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.The increase is an apparent attempt by Japan’s political parties to honour a commitment to select similar numbers of male and female candidates, although only a tiny number took part in recent elections for the more powerful lower house" (para 3-4).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-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.The increase is an apparent attempt by Japan’s political parties to honour a commitment to select similar numbers of male and female candidates, although only a tiny number took part in recent elections for the more powerful lower house" (para 3-4).
Oct. 7, 2022, 2:42 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"For the B.J.P., political analysts say, giving Ms. Murmu the presidency is a way to increase its appeal to women as well as send the broader message that it cares about the disadvantaged. But they say it is also part of an effort to make gains in states with large tribal populations. Voters from India’s tribes and its lower castes have tended to support the Congress party, which is now in the opposition, or regional parties with strong local leaders." (15)
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"For the B.J.P., political analysts say, giving Ms. Murmu the presidency is a way to increase its appeal to women as well as send the broader message that it cares about the disadvantaged. But they say it is also part of an effort to make gains in states with large tribal populations. Voters from India’s tribes and its lower castes have tended to support the Congress party, which is now in the opposition, or regional parties with strong local leaders." (15)
July 6, 2022, 10:35 a.m.
Countries: Djibouti
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"...Moreover, there has been a marked increase in the number of women that hold decision-making, leadership and management positions, particularly in the public sector" (6). "Djiboutian women are now represented at the highest levels of power and occupy positions that were once reserved for men. The data collected for this report attests to this trend" (6). "Measures taken by the Government to help rural women go beyond economic and social support, also addressing political participation and decision making. For example: Numerous awareness-raising campaigns have been held to encourage women to become actively involved in the various electoral processes and in community life. For many years now, International Women’s Day has...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"...Moreover, there has been a marked increase in the number of women that hold decision-making, leadership and management positions, particularly in the public sector" (6). "Djiboutian women are now represented at the highest levels of power and occupy positions that were once reserved for men. The data collected for this report attests to this trend" (6). "Measures taken by the Government to help rural women go beyond economic and social support, also addressing political participation and decision making. For example: Numerous awareness-raising campaigns have been held to encourage women to become actively involved in the various electoral processes and in community life. For many years now, International Women’s Day has...more
July 1, 2022, 11:43 a.m.
Countries: East Timor
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"The current quota mechanism for the parliamentarian elections established in 2011 facilitated the elections in 2018 of 25 women (38 per cent), surpassing 35 per cent of women in Parliament for the third legislature in a row" (20). "In 2014, the collaboration between Government institutions, National Parliament, political parties and civil society with international support resulted in the development of the Government’s strategy framework on women’s participation in political life.114 Under this framework, Women Congresses were organized in all districts in collaboration with local and international CSOs. Beyond raising awareness on politics and civic education among women, one of the main objectives of the programme is to identify women with...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"The current quota mechanism for the parliamentarian elections established in 2011 facilitated the elections in 2018 of 25 women (38 per cent), surpassing 35 per cent of women in Parliament for the third legislature in a row" (20). "In 2014, the collaboration between Government institutions, National Parliament, political parties and civil society with international support resulted in the development of the Government’s strategy framework on women’s participation in political life.114 Under this framework, Women Congresses were organized in all districts in collaboration with local and international CSOs. Beyond raising awareness on politics and civic education among women, one of the main objectives of the programme is to identify women with...more
June 21, 2022, 8:35 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"While welcoming the adoption in Scotland of the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act in March 2018, which is aimed at achieving the objective of 50 per cent representation of women in non-executive positions on the boards of certain public bodies by December 2022, the Committee remains concerned about the inadequacy of measures adopted by the State party to accelerate the representation of women in all areas of political and public life throughout the whole of the State party’s territory" (9-10)
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"While welcoming the adoption in Scotland of the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act in March 2018, which is aimed at achieving the objective of 50 per cent representation of women in non-executive positions on the boards of certain public bodies by December 2022, the Committee remains concerned about the inadequacy of measures adopted by the State party to accelerate the representation of women in all areas of political and public life throughout the whole of the State party’s territory" (9-10)
June 14, 2022, 5:24 p.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"[In the Faroe Islands] prior to the general election in September 2015, Demokratia organized official meetings throughout the islands with the purpose of encouraging women to participate actively in the political debate and to increase the number of women running for parliament. At the general election in 2015, 11 women (of 33 total seats) were elected compared to 10 in the 2011 election. The number of women in Parliament today (2019), however, is 10, as one of the elected women later became Mayor in Tórshavn and therefore decided to leave the Parliament in order to be a full-time Mayor. Demokratia also participates in municipal election campaigning. By organizing campaigns, meetings...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"[In the Faroe Islands] prior to the general election in September 2015, Demokratia organized official meetings throughout the islands with the purpose of encouraging women to participate actively in the political debate and to increase the number of women running for parliament. At the general election in 2015, 11 women (of 33 total seats) were elected compared to 10 in the 2011 election. The number of women in Parliament today (2019), however, is 10, as one of the elected women later became Mayor in Tórshavn and therefore decided to leave the Parliament in order to be a full-time Mayor. Demokratia also participates in municipal election campaigning. By organizing campaigns, meetings...more
June 7, 2022, 10:47 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"In order to promote women’s political participation, an emphasis has been placed on training and selecting women cadres. Since 2006, there have been 10,040 female participants in training programmes at institutions above the county level alone, including the Central Party School, the National School of Administration and the China Executive Leadership Academy of Pudong, the China Jinggangshan Cadre College and the China Yan’an Cadre College. Efforts have been made to strengthen development of female cadres at the grass-roots levels, adhering to a practice of giving preference to selecting and using female cadres, all other things being equal. Since 2006, the proportion of women among the newly hired civil servants of...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"In order to promote women’s political participation, an emphasis has been placed on training and selecting women cadres. Since 2006, there have been 10,040 female participants in training programmes at institutions above the county level alone, including the Central Party School, the National School of Administration and the China Executive Leadership Academy of Pudong, the China Jinggangshan Cadre College and the China Yan’an Cadre College. Efforts have been made to strengthen development of female cadres at the grass-roots levels, adhering to a practice of giving preference to selecting and using female cadres, all other things being equal. Since 2006, the proportion of women among the newly hired civil servants of...more
June 3, 2022, 5:06 p.m.
Countries: Rwanda
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
Compared to the poor political climate in Somalia, Rwanda is a different case. There, women are appointed based on skill and knowledge. They have a percentage of seats just for women that changes every year. There is no quota to fill and a female political leader changes once she has completed her 2 terms. They do not practice a clan-based system, unlike Somalia.
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
Compared to the poor political climate in Somalia, Rwanda is a different case. There, women are appointed based on skill and knowledge. They have a percentage of seats just for women that changes every year. There is no quota to fill and a female political leader changes once she has completed her 2 terms. They do not practice a clan-based system, unlike Somalia.