Yemen: WNC appeals parties to nominate women in upcoming parliamentary elections

SANA'A, Feb. 11 (Saba)- The Women National Committee appealed on Wednesday all political parties and organizations in Yemen to support women issues at all levels, coming on top the political empowerment of women and their right to be nominated for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

In a statement issued by the WNC, the committed thanked all heads and secretary generals of all political parties and organizations for their efforts exerted in support for women issues.

"Since the unification of Yemen, there has been a great interest by the parties at the local level to improve women issues and ensure their rights are fulfilled," the statement reads.

The committee affirmed in the statement its commitment by the quota system and presented a proposal within procedures to ensure a proportion of no less than 15% in the Parliament as women representatives.

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