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Structure of Parliament: Bicameral

Are there legislated quotas...

  • Yes for the Single/Lower House?
  • No for the Upper House?
  • No at the Sub-national level?

Are there voluntary quotas...

  • No adopted by political parties?

Egypt

(Arab Republic of Egypt)

Single/Lower house

Majlis Al-Chaab / People's Assembly

Total seats:454
Total women:8
% women: 2%
Election year:2005
Electoral system:TRS
Quota type: Reserved seats
Election details: IDEA Voter Turnout
IPU Parline
Legal sourceDetails
Quota type:
Reserved seats		 Electoral law The Law 38 of 1972 concerning the Egyptian People's Assembly (Lower House) was amended in June 2009 to provide 64 seats to which the nominations will be restricted to women. The total number of parliamentary seats was enhanced accordingly. From 28 governorates two women will be elected, one of whom will represent labourers and farmers, in accordance with the present 50 percent quota provision for these groups. In Cairo and Alexandria, due to the higher population, in total 8 more seats will be added. The law will be implemented during two parliamentary cycles, beginning with the next general election 2010, and will only apply to the Lower House.
Legal sanctions for non-compliance: N/A No data available
Rank order/placement rules: N/A No data available

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Last updated 2010-07-08

Additional information

In 2007, Article 62 of the Egypt Constitution was amended: "The law ... may also stipulate a minimum representation of women in the afore-mentioned councils [People's Assembly, the Shura Council and local councils]".

In 1979, Egypt adopted a guaranteed representation formula reserving 30 seats (out of 360 seats) for women in parliament. In late 1986, however, this quota for women was cancelled in a general revision of the electoral laws.
Last updated 2009-10-16

Sources

The Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt 1971 (as Amended to 2007) Article 62. ; Law No. 38 of on the Egyptian People's Assembly (as Amended to 2009) Article 1(1,3), 2, 3

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