Ivory Coast's Women's Quota Failure Ahead of Legislative Elections

Women's Representation in Ivory Coast Politics

• 💡 Jasmine Tre is highlighted as one of the few women applying to run in the upcoming general election, facing family opposition and societal barriers.
• 🎯 Despite a 2019 law requiring political parties to nominate 30% women candidates in major constituencies, this quota has never been met.
• ⚠️ For the upcoming vote, only 11% of approved applications are from women, indicating a significant shortfall.

Efforts to Bridge the Gender Gap

• 🧠 The National Human Rights Council has launched a political training program for aspiring women leaders to address the representation gap.
• 📊 However, with only 12% female representation in parliament since 2021, current efforts are unlikely to achieve gender equality.
• 🔑 Experts suggest a need for coercive measures rather than incentives to enforce the quota law effectively.