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"State Parties shall take all possible measures to encourage the full and active participation of women in the electoral process and ensure gender parity in representation at all levels, including legislatures."
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AU: African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance
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States should take special, temporary measures to achieve de facto equality for women.