Documentary released on women’s participation in policy-making
Documentary is released on women’s participation in policy-making.
Documentary is released on women’s participation in policy-making. The documentary has been created with the support of the International Republican Institute and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Canada, inspired by the challenges and obstacles facing 6 women candidates during their campaigns for the 2016 parliamentary elections of Mongolia. The documentary chronicles the experience of women in the political process and showcases barriers they face through the perspectives of six candidates. Additionally, commentaries from well-respected activists of political, economic, civil society and gender backgrounds are featured in the film. IRI began implementing the “Supporting Women’s Participation in Elections” program in December 2015. IRI began working in Mongolia in 1992, providing assistance in parliamentary development, political party development and electoral capacity improvement. In addition, IRI supports Mongolia's democratic development through programs that strengthen effective governance, foster inclusive elections and support the new generation of political leaders. According to the Gender Inequality Index report, women constitute 21.9% of the legislative power in the world. However, in Mongolia, the women’s inclusion in the parliament was 14.5% between 2012 and 2016, which indication is several times lower than that of the other developing democracies. Women makes up 51% of the population of Mongolia.
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