Women still constitute only 19 per cent of the members of parliaments around the world. In what way can quotas contribute to the political empowerment of women?

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  • Costa Rica
    (Other information about gender quotas, 2010-08-24)
  • Poland
    (Other information about gender quotas, 2010-07-25)
  • India
    (Other information about gender quotas, 2010-07-02)
  

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