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At a glance
Structure of Parliament: Unicameral
Are there legislated quotas...
- Yes for the Single/Lower House?
- No at the Sub-national level?
Are there voluntary quotas...
- No adopted by political parties?
Somalia
(Somalia)
Single/Lower house
Transitional Federal Parliament
| Total seats: | 546 |
| Total women: | 37 |
| % women: | 7% |
| Election year: | 2004 |
| Electoral system: | N |
| Quota type: | Reserved seats |
| Election details: |
IDEA Voter Turnout
IPU Parline |
| Legal source | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Quota type: Reserved seats |
Constitution | Article 29 of the 2004 Transitional Federal Charter: "The Transitional Federal Parliament of the Somali Republic shall consist of Two Hundred and Seventy Five (275) Members of which at least Twelve Percent (12 percent) shall be women." |
| Legal sanctions for non-compliance: | N/A | No data available |
| Rank order/placement rules: | N/A | No data available |
Sources | Additional information | Contact us
Last updated 2010-07-08
