2003-2015: THE ERA OF GENDER EQUALITY MECHANISMS
2003-2015: THE ERA OF GENDER EQUALITY MECHANISMS

Author(s): Edita Miftari
Subject(s): Politics, Gender Studies, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Civil Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Recent History (1900 till today), Government/Political systems, Social differentiation, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Present Times (2010 - today)
Published by: Sarajevo Open Centre
Keywords: women; political life; BiH; post-Dayton; gender equality; mechanisms; law;
Summary/Abstract: This chapter covers women’s politics and activism in the period between the adoption of the Gender Equality Law in 2003 and 2015, when this chapter was written. The Gender Equality Law is seen as a turning point for the political participation of women in BiH, primarily because it demanded the harmonization of other laws, including the Electoral Law, with the 40% gender quota it introduced. Another key moment for women’s organizations was the formation of The Club of Women Parliamentarians FBiH in 2013. This chapter will elaborate on the challenges and obstacles the women in the Federal Parliament faced during the implementation of this initiative. The chapter will also discuss the role of women in the Executive since recent years have seen an increase in the number of posts held by women at all levels of the BiH government. The internal organization of political parties will also be discussed, specifically – the role women play in the decisionmaking bodies of their chosen political parties. In its conclusion, this chapter will present the emerging female politicians who represent the future of women’s politics in BiH.

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