01-Aug-2012
Publication : Press Release
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) today – 01 August 2012 – publishes a map and data analysis of women’s political representation in Commune Councils in Cambodia. The results of the Commune/Sangkat Elections, which took place on 3 June 2012, were released on 24 June 2012 by the National Election Committee (“NEC”). The results show that women were elected to 2,038 Commune Council seats around the country, amounting to 17.79% of the total number of seats. A great majority of the women elected, however, were elected to low-ranking positions, with only 4.6% being elected as Commune Chief. Moreover, there are large discrepancies between parties, with some of the smaller parties achieving very low female representation.
Information Source : CCHR Releases Map and Data of Women’s Political Representation in Commune Councils in 2012
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