September 9, 2026
Mozambique: Women, capulana dresses, and police violence stand out at Nampula protests
Days before April 7
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August 14, 2026
Training the Trainers Course on Gender, Women, Peace and Security Begins
The initiative was jointly developed by the Mozambican Defence Armed Forces (FADM), the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM MOZ), and UN Women, with the aim of strengthening institutional capacities through the development of future trainers.
March 7, 2022
The contribution of women to and gender issues in the 2021/2022 electoral reform process in Mozambique
After a quarter of a century of democratic experience that followed another 25 years of a revolutionary process that put women’s emancipation at the centre of the revolutionary discourse, women in Mozambique still face social, economic and political exclusions that im
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President of the Assembly of the Republic, Mozambique
President of the Assembly of the Republic, Mozambique
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President of the Assembly of the Republic, Mozambique
Election
4328: Mozambique, 09/10/2024, Mozambican Presidency 2024
| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | No | Structure of parliament | Bicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | No | >Current members | 250 |
| Percentage of women | 42.40% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
Note: this page was last updated on October 4, 2022.
Election for:
September 9, 2026
Mozambique: Women, capulana dresses, and police violence stand out at Nampula protests
Days before April 7
August 14, 2026
Training the Trainers Course on Gender, Women, Peace and Security Begins
The initiative was jointly developed by the Mozambican Defence Armed Forces (FADM), the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM MOZ), and UN Women, with the aim of strengthening institutional capacities through the development of future trainers.
March 7, 2022
The contribution of women to and gender issues in the 2021/2022 electoral reform process in Mozambique
After a quarter of a century of democratic experience that followed another 25 years of a revolutionary process that put women’s emancipation at the centre of the revolutionary discourse, women in Mozambique still face social, economic and political exclusions that im
May 30, 2012
Graca Machel Urges Women to Stand Up for Themselves
The chairperson of one of Mozambique's most prominent NGOs, the Community Development Foundation (FDC), and former First Lady, Graca Machel, on Thursday urged young Mozambican women to stand up for themselves in the society.
May 30, 2012
Green Line, To Denounce Domestic Violence
The Mozambican Interior Ministry is to have a "Green Line" installed in all police stations across the country by the end of this year to receive denounciations of violence against women and children.The work to install such free phone lines is at an advanced stage.
May 30, 2012
Mozambique: Women Should Be Involved in Policy Making
The Mozambican trade union movement must fight to increase the number of women involved in making employment and training policies, so that women can gain self- confidence and defend their labour rights, declared Amelia Bibiana, secretary of the Working Women's Committee (COMUTRA) on Monday
Election
4329: Mozambique, 09/10/2024, Mozambican Assembly 2024
| Quota Information | Parliament Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Are there legislated quotas? | No | Structure of parliament | Bicameral |
| For the Single/Lower House? | No | >Current members | 250 |
| Percentage of women | 42.40% | ||
| Source: Gender Quotas Database | Source: New Parline | ||
Note: this page was last updated on October 4, 2022.
Election for:
September 9, 2026
Mozambique: Women, capulana dresses, and police violence stand out at Nampula protests
Days before April 7
August 14, 2026
Training the Trainers Course on Gender, Women, Peace and Security Begins
The initiative was jointly developed by the Mozambican Defence Armed Forces (FADM), the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM MOZ), and UN Women, with the aim of strengthening institutional capacities through the development of future trainers.
March 7, 2022
The contribution of women to and gender issues in the 2021/2022 electoral reform process in Mozambique
After a quarter of a century of democratic experience that followed another 25 years of a revolutionary process that put women’s emancipation at the centre of the revolutionary discourse, women in Mozambique still face social, economic and political exclusions that im
May 30, 2012
Graca Machel Urges Women to Stand Up for Themselves
The chairperson of one of Mozambique's most prominent NGOs, the Community Development Foundation (FDC), and former First Lady, Graca Machel, on Thursday urged young Mozambican women to stand up for themselves in the society.
May 30, 2012
Green Line, To Denounce Domestic Violence
The Mozambican Interior Ministry is to have a "Green Line" installed in all police stations across the country by the end of this year to receive denounciations of violence against women and children.The work to install such free phone lines is at an advanced stage.
May 30, 2012
Mozambique: Women Should Be Involved in Policy Making
The Mozambican trade union movement must fight to increase the number of women involved in making employment and training policies, so that women can gain self- confidence and defend their labour rights, declared Amelia Bibiana, secretary of the Working Women's Committee (COMUTRA) on Monday
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May 30, 2012
Graca Machel Urges Women to Stand Up for Themselves
The chairperson of one of Mozambique's most prominent NGOs, the Community Development Foundation (FDC), and former First Lady, Graca Machel, on Thursday urged young Mozambican women to stand up for themselves in the society.