Proportion of Seats Held by Women in National Parliaments in Arab Countries

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2024-07-19 16:35

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Political

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Morocco+ Iraq + UAE + Lebanon + Bahrain + Tunisia | Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) Algeria | Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%)

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Government structures Arab countries Political United arab emirates Middle east Gulf countries Lebanon Morocco Tunisia Parliament
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# **Percentage of Seats Held by Women in National Parliaments (%)** The **"Percentage of Seats Held by Women in National Parliaments (%)"** indicator measures the **proportion of parliamentary seats** in a **unicameral parliament or a House of Representatives** held by women and reflects **women's representation in political decision-making**. A **higher percentage indicates a greater level of gender equality in political representation**. The **chart displays** the **percentage of seats held by women** in the national parliaments of **seven Arab countries** over a decade from **2013 to 2022**: - Morocco - Iraq - United Arab Emirates - Algeria - Tunisia - Bahrain - Lebanon Countries such as **the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Tunisia** stand out with **higher percentages of female representation**, while **Lebanon and Bahrain** have **lower percentages**.

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