In Ararat region representation of women councilors increased twice

On September 18^th in 317 communities of Aragatsotn, Ararat, Armavir, Tavush and Syunik regions for the local government elections  2 692   council member candidates were struggling  339 of which  were women (12.6%).

According to CEC Council 239 out of 2022 elected members are women, which is 11.8%. Before the elections, according to the National Statistical Service, the five provincial councils are composed of 9.4%. women.  It is noteworthy that the representation of women in the region of Ararat after the September 18^th elections of councilors more than doubled.

Overall, in four of the five regions of the representation of women councilors has increased. This however does not apply to the elections in larger communities which recorded a significant decrease in women’s representation.

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