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International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics
Asia
Some of the earliest examples of quota implementation occurred in the Asian region. As such, Asia provides an interesting case study of women’s political participation. Despite a history of implementing reserved seats — or quotas — for women, the overall progress of women’s political participation remains slow. Even in Central Asia, where women’s participation and advancement were encouraged throughout the Soviet era, gains made by women during this time have eroded since the fall of the Communist regime.
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Consolidated Response on Gender Mainstreaming in South-East Asia
This consolidated response highlights the role of international organizations, national governments, and non-profit women’s organizations in mainstreaming gender into national policies and legislation of the South-East Asian countries.
International Women's Rights Action Watch - Asia Pacific
IWRAW Asia Pacific is an international women's organisation that promotes the domestic implementation of international human rights standards by building the capacity of women and human rights. advocates.
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