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Bridging the Gender Wage Gap in the Maldives
The Maldives, a nation known for its natural beauty and growing economy, has taken meaningful steps toward gender equality.
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The continuum of election violence: Gendered candidate experiences in the Maldives
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November 2, 2021
The continuum of election violence: Gendered candidate experiences in the Maldives
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Rozaina Adam
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March 18, 2020
Rozaina Adam
Member of Parliament, The Maldives.
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May 23, 2019
Maldives: Quota proposed for women in political party leadership
The Elections Commission and political parties have agreed to introduce a quota to increase the number of women in leadership posts.
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The newly elected president of Maldives announced that 6 women will be part of the newest cabinet of Maldives. This marks the first time that the cabinet holds almost an equivalent number of women in the Maldives.
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Abdulla Rifau
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August 6, 2018
Abdulla Rifau
Member of Parliament in Maldives
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Maldives: Workshop on women’s participation and leadership in peace and security
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4317: Maldives, 16/03/2024, Maldivian People's Council 2024
| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | No | Structure of parliament | Bicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | No | >Current members | 87 |
| Percentage of women | 4.60% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
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Bridging the Gender Wage Gap in the Maldives
The Maldives, a nation known for its natural beauty and growing economy, has taken meaningful steps toward gender equality.
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The Elections Commission and political parties have agreed to introduce a quota to increase the number of women in leadership posts.
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President Solih’s cabinet to hold more women than usual
The newly elected president of Maldives announced that 6 women will be part of the newest cabinet of Maldives. This marks the first time that the cabinet holds almost an equivalent number of women in the Maldives.
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