Ruzanna Muradyan: “Consolidation of 30/70 proportion is a guarantee and great achievement”

In the Electoral Code gender representation in party lists enacted in 30/70 ratio, instead of the current 20/80, said RPA parliamentary group member Ruzanna Muradyan during the interview with WomenNet.am, informing that their proposal was joined by members of the various factions.

“This important proposal was made in view of the fact that in 2030 we should have a 50/50 proportion. That’s why we came forward with this proposal and tried to involve all members of the National Assembly, not only women but also men, who wanted to sign the petition. And I should note that this proposal with enough signatures was submitted between the first and second reading of the draft new Electoral Code”, – said Ruzanna Muradyan, noting that proposal was accepted with a single reservation, the proportion of 30/70 will enter into force only in 2022, and before that, 25/75 proportion will function with the current changes.

Our observation that the 30/70 ratio in party lists would be mandatory only after six years, she said, that it is perceived as a guarantee of the result of joint work, which nevertheless was adopted by the Government and established in the Electoral Code. “This was an important achievement,” she said.

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