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Moldova, Republic of (Republic of Moldova) has a Unicameral parliament with legislated quotas for the single/lower house and at the sub-national level. 41 of 101 (41%) seats in the Parlament / Parliament are held by women.
At a glance
Structure of Parliament: Unicameral
Are there legislated quotas...
- For the Single/Lower House? Yes
- For the Sub-National Level? Yes
Are there voluntary quotas...
- Adopted by political parties? No
Is there additional information?...
- Yes
Last updated: Sep 14, 2022
Single/Lower House
Parlament / Parliament
| Total seats | 101 |
| Total Women | 41 |
| % Women | 41% |
| Election Year | 2021 |
| Electoral System | List PR |
| Quota Type | Legislated Candidate Quotas |
| Election details | IDEA Voter Turnout - IPU Parline |
| Legal source | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Quota type: Legislated Candidate Quotas | Constitution | |
| Electoral law | The lists of candidates for parliamentary and local elections shall be concluded by observing the minimum representation shared of 40% for both sexes. (Electoral Code, article 46 (3)) |
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| Legal sanctions for non-compliance | Electoral law | The lists of candidates shall be prepared and/or amended in compliance with the provisions set in Article 46(3). Failure to comply with the conditions set in paragraph (2) shall induce the refusal to register the lists of candidates by the respective election body. (Electoral Code, article 137: 2-3) |
| Rank order/placement rules | No data available | |
| Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties related to gender equality among candidates? | Yes | See more in International IDEA's Political Finance database |
| Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties? | No | See more in International IDEA's Political Finance database |
Quota at the Sub-National Level
- Quota type: Legislated Candidate Quotas
| Legal source | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Quota type: Legislated Candidate Quotas | Constitution | |
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| Legal sanctions for non-compliance | Electoral law | The lists of candidates shall be prepared and/or amended in compliance with the provisions set in Article 46(3). Failure to comply with the conditions set in paragraph (2) shall induce the refusal to register the lists of candidates by the respective election body. (Electoral Code, article 137: 2-3) |
| Rank order/placement rules | No data available |
Additional Information
On 14 April 2016, Law No. 71 says that women and men must each make up a minimum of 40 per cent of every political party’s candidates and of cabinet nominees.
In 1997 there was an initiative by two women MPs to introduce a provision in the electoral code requiring a minimum quota of 30 percent for women on party candidate lists. This initiative was not adopted. Upon drafting the new law on political parties there was a proposal to introduce a certain quota for women as one of their requirements for registration of parties. This initiative also failed.
Sources
LEGAL SOURCES:
- Electoral Code of The Republic of Moldova, No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.1997, last amended in 2018 [Unofficial translation]
- Moldova (Republic of) 1994 Constitution (rev. 2016) (English version)
OTHER SOURCES:
- UNDP. (July 25, 2019). How close is Moldova to achieve gender equality?
- UN Women. (June 20, 2016). Moldova takes historic step to promote gender equality in politics.
Additional reading
- Hurwitz, J. (March 13, 2021). Gender equality issues in Moldova. [The Borgen Project].
- Duminica, N. (2020). Political participation and representation of Roma women in Moldova. CEDAW Shadow Report. [Roma National Center].
- Council of Europe, European Union, 2017, Glass ceiling for Moldovan women in politics
- Terzi-Barbarosie, D. (2013). Participation of women in public and political life in the Republic of Moldova. Report developed in the framework of the Eastern Partnership Facility of the Council of Europe.
- Inter-Parliamentary Union [IPU]. (1997a). Men and Women in Politics: Democracy Still in the Making: A World Comparative Study. Geneva: Inter-Parliamentary Union.
- Republic of Moldova Parliament website, http://www.parlament.md/