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" [Member states should] consider adopting legislative reforms to introduce parity thresholds for candidates in elections at local, regional, national and supra-national levels. Where proportional lists exist, consider the introduction of zipper systems. "
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UN (CAC/COSP): Resolutions and decisions adopted by the Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, at its fifth session, para. A3

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Resolutions and decisions adopted by the Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, at its fifth session

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  • States should take special, temporary measures to achieve de facto equality for women.
  • Temporary measures to achieve de facto equality for women may include the use of quotas to ensure their participation or representation.
  • Temporary special measures to achieve de facto equality for women can include financially assisting and training women candidates, amending electoral procedures, developing campaigns directed at equal participation, and targeting women for appointment to public positions, or the use of quotas.
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