Representation in politics has become a vital phenomenon in deciding the nuances of the laws and regulations which must cater to all the sections of the society . The women’s representation in politics is a goal among UN ‘s SDG .

More number of women in the law making process helps in achieving faster gender equality , more focus on violence against women and children , childcare and parenting , electoral reforms , menstrual and pregnancy issues etc .

During 1995, only 11 percent women were part of the upper or lower houses of the parliaments across the world . Now the data has gone up to 26.9 percent and it’s still a progressive step towards the upliftment of the volunerable . Globally 28 women in 27 countries serve as either head of the state or head of the government . In 15 countries , women hold more than 50 percent of the cabinet minister positions .

Countries with legislated quotas for women have 5 percent more representation than the non legislative ones. India have recently passed in 2024 a constitutional amendment act for representation for women in lower house at 33 percent whereas representation in local bodies already exist since 1990s.

When it comes to percentage in parliament , Rwanda leads with 61 percent followed by Cuba at 56 , Nicaragua at 54 , Andorra at 50 , Mexico at 50 , New Zealand at 50 and UAE with 50 percent .

Representation is highest in local bodies with 35 percent of women in local deliberative bodies in 141 countries . Throughout the world only 3 countries have achieved the 50 percent quota .With the current level of progression it will take 130 years more to achieve gender equality in the highest positions in the decision making bodies .