What does a gender analysis of the electoral programs show? 

WomenNet.am was initiated gender analysis of the electoral programs of all political forces participating in Parliamentary elections in 2017, expecting to find in them “the solution of the issues included in the women’s agenda  or attitude towards the problem of equality of men and women.

In general, the plans are drawn up based on the gender blind principle. These planned actions and their results are not presented as targeted by sex. There is no set purpose of ensuring equal rights and equal opportunities, generally the concept lacks in these programs, “says Lilit Zakaryan  – expert on gender issues. We present the analysis made by her.

Only two political forces  mentioned women.

Programs of political parties participating in the elections reflect the critical situation of the country, almost each of them put special focus on protection and economic development in the country, social plans, programs, projects wording is different from those of the previous elections. Addressing women’s issues, there is only in 30 steps of the electoral program of “The Rebirth” party.

Other political forces do not have a gender sensitive provisions, but it can be assumed that the implementation of certain provisions of the program will contribute to the expansion of economic opportunities for women or indirect impact in terms of improving their situation.

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