Political Life and Decision-making
Political Life and Decision-making
Author(s): Amina DizdarContributor(s): Tarik Vukas (Translator)
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Civil Society, Electoral systems, Sociology of Politics
Published by: Sarajevo Open Centre
Keywords: Bosnia and Herzegovina; Law on gender Equality; discrimination against women; Election Law; women in politics; women candidates on electoral lists;
Summary/Abstract: The B&H Law on Gender Equality guarantees equality of women and men in all spheres of life. All other lows and bylaws must be harmonized with this Law, which is still not the case. In its concluding observations on the Sixth Periodic Report of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), recommended that Bosnia and Herzegovina should draft the amendments to the Election Law in such way that the quota for representation of women candidates on electoral lists is increased from 40% to 50%, as well as to introduce o minimum quota of 40% for the representation of any gender in the B&H Law an the Council of Ministers. These recommendations have not yet been implemented.
Journal: NARANDŽASTI IZVJEŠTAJ
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 6
- Page Range: 28-31
- Page Count: 4
- Language: English