New push to realize the gender balance principle in Parliament

The Multi-Sectoral Working Group (MSWG) on the realisation OF THE gender balance principle, has unveiled a framework that they say guarantees the attainment of two-thirds gender parity. The working group has recommended amending Article 97, THAT WILL PROVIDE A formula for nominating additional members of the National Assembly. The group says the formula will apply if, after the declaration of results following a General Election, the membership of the National Assembly does not conform to the constitutional gender principle,