Over 3 million women elected in local deliberative bodies in 141 countries with data

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88 countries introduced legislated gender quotas for local elections

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Women’s representation in local positions varies from 1% to 67%, with an average of 35.5%

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Women's representation in elected local deliberative bodies

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Women in Politics Map 2023
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Women in politics: 2023
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Gender Quota Portal home page
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UN Gender Quota Portal
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Women in local government
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Women’s Representation in Local Government: A Global Analysis
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