Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendments To Set Quota for Women in Parliament

Two constitutional amendments have been proposed in Maldives to increase women's parliamentary representation. Rozaina Adam (MDP) proposes 33% of seats for women via lottery, effective 2029. Ali Azim (The Democrats) proposes capping parliament size and reserving seats for women. Currently only five women are in Parliament. The amendments also require parties to field 10% female candidates. MDP and The Democrats collaborate on these reforms.

Two constitutional amendments have been proposed in Maldives to increase women's parliamentary representation. Rozaina Adam (MDP) proposes 33% of seats for women via lottery, effective 2029. Ali Azim (The Democrats) proposes capping parliament size and reserving seats for women. Currently only five women are in Parliament. The amendments also require parties to field 10% female candidates. MDP and The Democrats collaborate on these reforms.

Two constitutional amendments have been proposed in Maldives to increase women's parliamentary representation. Rozaina Adam (MDP) proposes 33% of seats for women via lottery, effective 2029. Ali Azim (The Democrats) proposes capping parliament size and reserving seats for women. Currently only five women are in Parliament. The amendments also require parties to field 10% female candidates. MDP and The Democrats collaborate on these reforms.

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