Libyan Women Urged to Enter Politics

The election of 30 women to Libya's Parliament in July 2012 has spurred other women to become politically involved, writes Marine Casalis in Radio France International.

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Libya: Encouraging Women to Play a Greater Role in Politics

Radio France Internationale, 4 February 2013

In July last year Libya held its first free elections in almost 40 years, following the death of former dictator Moamer Kadhafi. read more »

Photo: Kate Thomas/IRIN

Women at Friday prayers in Benghazi. Out of the 200 members of Libya's current parliament, 30 are women.

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Polls See Women Get Representation in Libyan Parliament

Libya's Parliamentary results indicates that 32 women were elected from the parties and one an independent candidate. Read more »
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