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Gender representation in the Parliamentary Assembly

Amendment No. 4 | Doc. 15366 | 26 September 2021

Committee
Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Origin
2021 - Fourth part-session
In the draft resolution, paragraph 8.3, replace the words "A delegation may propose a member of the over-represented sex only if it includes at least 40% of the under-represented sex" with the following words:

"A delegation that does not include at least 40% women and 40% men shall propose a candidate of a sex that does not represent more than 60% of the membership of the Assembly."

Explanatory note

The wording has the same effect as the current text. However, the terms "over-" and "under-represented sex", which are impossible to define, are avoided. Gender-balanced delegations are free to choose their candidate to be vice-president. Those that are not gender-balanced must present a candidate of a gender that does not represent more than 60% of the membership of the Assembly.