Local self-government -2016. Women’s success ratio / Infographic
The CEC said in 690 communities of 10 regions on 18 September and October 2 elections 674 out of 5706 candidates running for council in the local elections were women, 497 or 74 percent of them were selected.
The total number of elected members of municipal councils, women comprise 11.5%, which is 2% more than the results of previous elections.
The number of women members in the 2016 elections almost doubled in Ararat and Aragatsotn, but significantly reduced in Gegharkunik, Shirak and Vayots Dzor.
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