Women in parliament in 2017-The year in review
Abstract
This document presents an annual report on women in parliament in 2017-The year in review. This report provides an update and analysis of progress made and setbacks encountered by women in parliament further to elections and renewals held over a year. Produced every year on the occasion of International Women's Day (8 March), it presents data on women in national parliaments, regional and world trends, information on women presiding officers and women candidates. It also analyses mechanisms aimed at supporting women's access to parliament. The report is short and easy to read, providing a snapshot on the situation of women in parliaments worldwide.
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Document Type
Report
Source
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Keywords :
Gender//Gender Equality// Empowerment of women// Women and decision making//Women in parliament//Women and election//Gender based violence//Domestic violence//Political violence//Violence against women// //Sexual harassment// Women's rights //Indicators//women and local governance//