Kyrgyzstan increases gender quota in parliament as part of broader electoral reforms

Kyrgyzstan is taking a bold step toward gender equality in politics - in a landmark move, the country has increased the quota for women in its parliament from 30% to 34%, signaling a growing commitment to inclusive governance, Kabar reports.  This change comes as part of broader electoral reforms aimed at amplifying women's voices in decision-making and ensuring more balanced representation in the Jogorku Kenesh (the Kyrgyz Parliament). The updated legislation also introduces quotas for youth, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities—making Kyrgyzstan one of the few countries in Central Asia actively pushing for intersectional representation in its national legislature.
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