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Women still constitute only 19 per cent of the members of parliaments around the world. In what way can quotas contribute to the political empowerment of women?

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Gender quotas around the world

 
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Data on the following countries have been updated recently

Ireland - 2012-03-06
Irish bill proposes to decrease state funding to parties by half if parties do not select a minimum 30% female candidates at the next general election.
Egypt - 2012-01-30
In the aftermath of Egypt's landmark elections, representation of women in the assembly dropped to 2%.
Tunisia - 2012-01-16
A new law stipulating a 50% gender quota with alternation has been passed