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Spotlight on Gender Equality at IPU Meeting in Addis Ababa

Published date: 
15 Apr 2009
The Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) started its assembly in the Ethiopian capital on Apr. 5 with a debate called by Women Parliamentarians. Although men were expected to attend, very few showed up.

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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