The increase in the number of female members of Parliament following Sunday’s election is good news, but not sufficient to ensure strong political representation for women, according to women’s rights activists.
“The number of female deputies has increased, but it is not enough. [Female representation] has not even approached 25 percent of the total number of deputies,” Canan Güllü, the chairwoman of the Turkish Women’s Associations Federation.
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The increase in the number of female members of Parliament following Sunday’s election is good news, but not sufficient to ensure strong political representation for women, according to women’s rights activists.
“The number of female deputies has increased, but it is not enough. [Female representation] has not even approached 25 percent of the total number of deputies,” Canan Güllü, the chairwoman of the Turkish Women’s Associations Federation.
To read the complete article please visit www.hurriyetdailynews.com.