One of the long-identified strategies for the advancement of women is increasing the number of women in politics and governance. Only a few countries such as Norway can parade a gendered legislature where 50 percent of the members are women. The Beijing Platform for Action recommends that countries that have gender imbalance in political representation should adopt an affirmative action whereby 33 percent of positions are reserved for women.
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One of the long-identified strategies for the advancement of women is increasing the number of women in politics and governance. Only a few countries such as Norway can parade a gendered legislature where 50 percent of the members are women. The Beijing Platform for Action recommends that countries that have gender imbalance in political representation should adopt an affirmative action whereby 33 percent of positions are reserved for women.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website.