Gender Quotas Database
Central African Republic
Middle Africa
At a glance
| Structure of parliament | Unicameral |
Are there legislated quotas
Are there voluntary quotas?
| Is there additional information? | Yes |
Single / Lower House
Assemblée nationale / National Assembly
| Total seats | 140 |
| Total women | 16 |
| Percentage of women | 11% |
| Gender Quota target | 35% |
| Election year | 2020 |
| Electoral system | TRS |
| Quota type | Legislated Candidate Quotas |
| Election details | IDEA Voter Turnout - IPU Parline |
| Legal source | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Quota type: Legislated Candidate Quotas | Constitution |
... The political parties must respect the principles of representation of gender and of regions specified by the law. … (Article 31) |
| Electoral law |
For the method of the single-member ballot in the two rounds which concerns the legislative, senatorial and regional elections, the political parties, the political associations and the political groupings are required to present at least 35% of female candidates in accordance with the provisions of article 31, paragraph 4 of the Constitution of March 30, 2016 (Electoral Code, 2019, Art.281). A minimum quota of 35% of women is required based on their competences, in decision-making bodies of a nature nominative and elective, both in state and private structures. (Article 7 - Parity Law) The quota system is applicable for a period of ten (10) years from the date of promulgation of this law. (Article 8 - Parity Law) |
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| Legal sanctions for non-compliance | Yes |
The non-compliance of the men's/women's parity principle leads to the nullity of the act in question without prejudice to seizing the courts competent for repair in accordance with Article 21 of the Constitution of March 30, 2016 (Establishing Parity Between Men and Women in the Central African Republic, 2016, 3.1, Art.9).
Article 21. An individual [who is a] victim of violation of the provisions of Articles 1 to 20 of this Title has the right to reparation (Constitution, 2016, Art.21). |
| Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties related to gender equality among candidates? | No | See more in International IDEA's Political Finance database |
| Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties? | No | See more in International IDEA's Political Finance database |
Quota at the Sub-National Level
| Quota type | Legislated Candidate Quotas |
| Gender Quota target | 35% |
| Legal source | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Quota type: Legislated Candidate Quotas | Electoral law |
For the municipal elections, the lists of candidates must respect the minimum quota of 35% of female candidates required by the law on parity (Electoral Code, 2019, Art.281). |
Voluntary Political Party Quotas*
| Party | Official Name | Details, Quota provisions |
|---|---|---|
| No data available. | ||
* Only political parties represented in parliament are included. When a country has legislated quotas in place, only political parties that have voluntary quotas that exceed the percentage/number of the national quota legislation are presented in this table.
Additional information
Regarding the Gender Parity law, although parties are required to have a minimum number of women on their lists, they can provide a simple explanation to the Constitutional Court as to why they have not met the quota and still get validated (UN Women, 2021, Website).
Sources
Legal Sources:
- Constitution of Central African Republic - Link
- Electoral Law - Link
- Political Party Law (amended through 2020) - Link
- Parity Law - Link
Other Sources:
- Regulating Political Parties in the Central African Republic and Senegal (2020) - Link
- Central African Republic: The government regulates by decree, state subsidies to political parties and the opposition leader - Link
- National Democratic Institute [NDI] - Law on Gender Parity in the Central African Republic: Between Progress and Challenges (French Version)
Additional reading
- International IDEA, 2020, Women leaders translate rights into outcomes in Central African Republic, LINK
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