Female MPs make 17 percent of the National Assembly

On May 18^th, 105 deputies initiating legislative activity at the 6th convocation of the first session of the National Assembly swore “in the name of national goals and strengthening and prosperity, fulfill their obligations to the people of the Republic of Armenia, obey Constitution and laws, to contribute to Armenia’s sovereignty and interests, do everything for maintenance of civil solidarity and protection of national and universal values”.

Let’s note that for more than half of the newly elected deputies – 54, it is not the first time to oath, they were deputies of the previous convocation. 8 women MPs were re- elected and ten enter the parliament for the first time.

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