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Joint Monitoring Committee on the Improvement of Quality of Life and Status of Women

Submitted by sally_jean.shac... on Mon, 18/08/2008 - 16:53
Publisher: 
The South African parliament website
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.parliament.gov.za/
Author: 
South African Parliament
Published Date: 
2007
Abstract: 
The Joint Monitoring Committee on Improvement of Quality of Life and Status of Women is part of the South African gender Machinery, and must monitor and evaluate progress with regard to the improvement of the quality of life and status of women in South Africa. It does so with specific reference to the Government's commitments to the Beijing platform of action; with regard to the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women; and to any other applicable international instruments. It may also make recommendations to both or either of the Houses, or any joint or House committee on any matter arising from the above. This document contains basic information and contact details of members.
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Joint Monitoring Committee on the Improvement of Quality of Life and Status of Women

Consolidated Response: The Rise of Women in Parliaments in Sub-Saharan Africa

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/05/2008 - 13:23
Publisher: 

iKNOW Politics

Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.iknowpolitics.org/
Published Date: 
2008
Abstract: 

Although women have historically played an essential role in politics, revolutionary struggles, and public life in Sub-Saharan Africa, since the early 1990s the number of women in African parliaments has increased significantly. This consolidated response discusses factors stimulating the advancement of women in politics in Sub-Saharan Africa. Some of the highlighted factors include gender quotas in politics, national women's movements, and the spillover effect of democratic values throughout the continent.

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Consolidated Response: The Rise of Women in Parliaments in Sub-Saharan Africa
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