The number of women members decreased by three times in larger communities
On 2d of October, local elections were held in six enlarged communities of Amasia, Ashotsk, Arpi, Vayk, Jermuk, Zaritap of Shirak and Vayots Dzor regions. Based on the CEC published preliminary results WomenNet.am- analyzed percentage of representation of women councilors before and after enlargement.
The enlarged in three communities in Shirak are Amasia, Ashotsk, Arpi.
It should be reminded that February 14th as a result of elections in enlarged three communities, Dilijan, Tatev Tumanyan women’s representation in local government elections has decreased in percentage in three times their representation in the total number of community councils before consolidation amounted to 9.2 percent and then after enlargement – with 2.8 percent.
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