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Quota Database

A joint project of International IDEA, Inter-Parliamentary Union and Stockholm University, the Global Database of Quotas for Women provides worldwide information on quota provisions for women in parliament.

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Only countries with gender quotas are included. See also country overview & special areas.
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Gender quotas around the world

Countries indicated as having legislated candidate quotas or reserved seats might also have political party quotas.

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Women still constitute only 23% of the members of parliaments around the world. In what way can quotas contribute to the political empowerment of women?

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