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Publication Date

5-1-2023

Keywords

women, government, MENA region, parliament seats

Volume

2023

Abstract

Only 24.3% of parliament seats globally are held by women, and an even lower 10.4% of parliament seats in the MENA region are held by women. With proper representation in government positions, it can be easier to further political positions such as human rights, education, and the overall development of a country. This is due in part to some of the top government positions in the family, social welfare, and gender equality areas being held by women. There is a lack in the MENA region due to popular social perception, the lack of education and experience, and limited support for women to run. Without an increase of women holding government positions, there will continue to be an increased gender gap, policy and government bias, and impaired economic and societal development. In order to help add to the number of women in government, the MENA region has implemented the use of gender quotasin a variety of countries that have shown positive results and impact.

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