It would seem that Western countries have the most to say on the issue of equal rights, but nothing could be further from the truth. Europe and the US can hide, because Rwanda elected a new Chamber of Deputies and broke a world record. Among the members of parliament, as much as 63.8% are women. The West can only dream of such a result.
Elections held in Rwanda. Women emerged as the biggest winners
In 1994, Rwanda witnessed a genocide. Hutu extremists massacred the Tutsi population. It is estimated that up to one million citizens died at that time, and it was one of the greatest crimes against humanity after World War II. Many men died in these events, and after the fighting ended, women in Rwanda made up 70% of the population. Hence their high position at the national and international level. Their presence was a necessity.
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Rwanda has worked for their rights and in 2003 guaranteed them 30% of seats in parliament and equal pay for both sexes. The elections held in July this year only confirmed the importance of women in the country.
Rwandan elections a big surprise. Women win majority in parliament. Europe can hide
The Rwandan Chamber of Deputies has 80 members, of which 63.8% are women. They won 51 seats and received 13 ministerial positions in a government of 32 people.. This is one of the best results in the world. In Europe, only Iceland can compete with the African country, because it lacks a few women to make up 50% of the parliament. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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