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Angola (Republic of Angola) has a Unicameral parliament with legislated quotas for the single/lower house and at the sub-national level. 66 of 220 (30%) seats in the Assembleia nacional / National Assembly 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: May 8, 2019
Single/Lower House
Assembleia nacional / National Assembly
| Total seats | 220 |
| Total Women | 66 |
| % Women | 30% |
| Election Year | 2017 |
| 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 charter of political parties must include ‘rules which encourage the promotion of equal opportunities and equity between men and women, as well as a gender representation of not less than 30% in their governing bodies at all levels’ (Article 20 (2-m) of Law 22/10 on Political Parties). |
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| Legal sanctions for non-compliance | No | |
| Rank order/placement rules | No | |
| Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties related to gender equality among candidates? | No | 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 | |
| Electoral law | The charter of political parties must include ‘rules which encourage the promotion of equal opportunities and equity between men and women, as well as a gender representation of not less than 30% in their governing bodies at all levels’ (Article 20 (2-m) of Law 22/10 on Political Parties). |
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| Legal sanctions for non-compliance | ||
| Rank order/placement rules | No data available |
Additional Information
In the 2008 election, the ruling party, the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), which won 81 per cent of the seats, had 77 women elected out of its 191 members of parliament (MPs). The main opposition party, National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), elected four women out of its 16 MPs.
The MPLA adopted a 30 per cent quota for women candidates. This has resulted in a dramatic rise in women's representation in the National Assembly, from 9.5 per cent in the 1992 elections, to 34 per cent in 2012.
Sources
LEGAL SOURCES:
- Lei no 22/10 dos Partidos Políticos [Law no. 22/10 on Political Parties];