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Central African Republic (Central African Republic) has a Unicameral parliament with legislated quotas for the single/lower house and at the sub-national level. 18 of 140 (13%) seats in the Assemblée nationale / 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?
Is there additional information?...
- Yes
Last updated: Apr 1, 2022
Single/Lower House
Assemblée nationale / National Assembly
| Total seats | 140 |
| Total Women | 18 |
| % Women | 13% |
| Election Year | 2021 |
| Electoral System | TRS |
| Quota Type | Legislated Candidate Quotas |
| Election details | IDEA Voter Turnout - IPU Parline |
| Legal source | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Quota type: Legislated Candidate Quotas | Constitution | A minimum quota of 35% of women is required based on their competences, in decision-making bodies of a nature nominative and elective, both in state and private structures. The quota system is applicable for a period of ten (10) years from the date of promulgation of this law (Establishing Parity Between Men and Women in Central African Republic, 2016, 3.1 Art.7-8). |
| Electoral law | For the method of the single-member ballot in the two rounds which concerns the legislative, senatorial and regional elections, the political parties, the political associations and the political groupings are required to present at least 35% of female candidates in accordance with the provisions of article 31, paragraph 4 of the Constitution of March 30, 2016 (Electoral Code, 2019, Art.281). |
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| Legal sanctions for non-compliance | Yes | The non-compliance of the men's/women's parity principle leads to the nullity of the act in question without prejudice to seizing the courts competent for repair in accordance with Article 21 of the Constitution of March 30, 2016 (Establishing Parity Between Men and Women in the Central African Republic, 2016, 3.1, Art.9).
Article 21. An individual [who is a] victim of violation of the provisions of Articles 1 to 20 of this Title has the right to reparation (Constitution, 2016, Art.21). |
| Rank order/placement rules | No data available | |
| 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 | Electoral law | For the municipal elections, the lists of candidates must respect the minimum quota of 35% of female candidates required by the law on parity (Electoral Code, 2019, Art.281). |
| Legal sanctions for non-compliance | ||
| Rank order/placement rules | No data available |
Additional Information
Regarding the Gender Parity law, although parties are required to have a minimum number of women on their lists, they can provide a simple explanation to the Constitutional Court as to why they have not met the quota and still get validated (UN Women, 2021, Website).
Sources
OFFICIAL SOURCES:
- Central African Republic Constitution of 30 March 2016 (English Version)
- Electoral Code, No.19-0011 of August 20, 2019 (French Version)
- Law Establishing Parity Between Men and Women in Central African Republic, of November 9, 2016 (French Version)
OTHER SOURCES:
- National Democratic Institute [NDI] - Law on Gender Parity in the Central African Republic: Between Progress and Challenges (French Version)
Additional reading
- International IDEA, 2020, Women leaders translate rights into outcomes in Central African Republic, LINK