International recommendation

Representation of women from minority backgrounds in municipal bodies

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Themes:
Equality and non-discriminationMunicipalitiesPolitical and civic participation
Populations of concern:
Persons with an immigrant background and ethnic minoritiesWomen
Relevant CEDAW article:
Art. 7 – Participation in political and public life
Source:
CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/9, para. 31

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Awareness-raising and dissemination

The Committee recommends that the State party consider expanding the Local Election Day project with a view to increasing the number of women from ethnic and minority backgrounds in elected municipal bodies.