In practice, there is commitment to enhancing youth representation in parliament. Over the past three parliaments, there has been an increase in both the number and proportion of seats held by MPs under age 45, under age 40 and under age 30.
There is an enabling environment for young MPs in parliament, including the availability of training and mentoring.
Parliamentary bodies, such as committees, caucuses or networks of young MPs, are mandated to address youth issues.
Legislative and policy measures are taken to promote youth representation in parliament.
The legal framework establishes that the minimum age of eligibility to run for political office is the same as the minimum voting age.
In practice, consistent progress is made towards gender parity in parliament and the elimination of violence against women in politics.
Legislative and policy measures are taken to address and prevent violence against women in politics, both as candidates for election and while in office.
Parliament has adopted legislative and other measures designed to increase women’s representation in parliament, such as quotas.
The legal framework guarantees equal opportunities for the political participation of women and men in parliament.
In practice, political parties are represented in parliament in proportion to their support among the electorate. No parties or candidates are arbitrarily prevented from participating in elections or taking up seats in parliament.
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