37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties?

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands

Answer
Other
Source

A temporary special measures grant of $10,000 is payable annually to the political party for every women candidate elected to Parliament.

Source: Article 58 (1) (a) and (b), Solomon Islands Political Parties Integrity Act 2014.

Comment

 

Political parties recieve additional public funding if a female candidate is elected. 

 

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