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Politicsstraits-times3mo ago

Indonesia's Top Court Bars Parties Failing Gender Quota

Indonesia's highest court has ruled that political parties failing to meet a 30% gender quota for legislative candidates will be barred from participating in elections. This decision aims to enhance female representation in the country's legislative bodies.

India's Women's Reservation Bill Debated in Parliament
PoliticsAPBBCbloomberg+21NYTle-mondewapoThe GuardianAl Jazeeranrkruvle-figaro+13 more4mo ago24 sources

India's Women's Reservation Bill Debated in Parliament

The Indian Parliament is actively debating the Women's Reservation Bill, which proposes a 33% quota for women in legislative bodies. Prime Minister Modi has strongly advocated for its passage, addressing concerns about delimitation and OBC representation raised by opposition parties.

Libya Signs First Unified State Budget in 13 Years
WorldAl Jazeerastraits-timesnaftemporiki+2Daily Sabahvanguard-ng4mo ago5 sources

Libya Signs First Unified State Budget in 13 Years

Libya's two rival legislative bodies have signed the country's first unified state budget in over a decade, according to the central bank. This marks a significant step for the divided North African nation.

Parliaments Debate Electoral and Media Law Amendments
Politicsdelfi-ltn1-serbia3mo ago2 sources

Parliaments Debate Electoral and Media Law Amendments

Legislative bodies in different countries are engaged in ongoing debates and votes on various amendments. This includes discussions in the Serbian Parliament regarding changes to electoral laws and a second vote in Lithuania concerning amendments to LRT regulations.

Parliaments to Debate Legal Code Amendments
Politicsindex-hrdnevnik-bg3mo ago2 sources

Parliaments to Debate Legal Code Amendments

Legislative bodies in different countries are preparing to discuss proposed changes to various legal frameworks, including amendments to criminal procedure and advocacy laws.

Nigerian Reps Fast-Track Bill for Special Seats for Women
PoliticsPremium Timespunch-ng4mo ago2 sources

Nigerian Reps Fast-Track Bill for Special Seats for Women

The Nigerian House of Representatives is fast-tracking the passage of a bill to create special seats for women, urging state assemblies to support the initiative. This move aims to increase female representation in legislative bodies.