Indicator 5.5.1 - Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments and (b) local governments
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| SDG Indicator Name | Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments and (b) local governments |
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| SDG Target Addressed | Ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life |
| Definition of SDG Indicator | The indicator would measure the proportion of seats held by women across local government, compared with men holding those seats, in each reporting country. |
| UN Designated Tier | 1 (a) 3 (b) |
| UN Custodial Agency | IPU, UN Women (Partnering Agencies: World Bank) |
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