Women’s Quota | FACT SHEET # 6 | Iraq Elections 2021

What is the legal framework for women’s participation in Iraq’s elections?

What is a women’s quota?

Why is a women’s quota needed?

What is the women’s quota for the CoR elections?

What is the minimum number of women that needs to be elected to the CoR?

Is it possible for women to have more than 83 seats (more than 25 % of the seats)?

How are the seats allocated to ensure the women’s quota?

How is the women’s quota ensured at the governorate and constituency level?