Somalia's Minister of Women says lawmaker quota for females too low

[Deeq A.]

MOGADISHU - Somalia's prime minister this month announced a 30 percent quota for female lawmakers chosen in upcoming elections. If upheld by the clans, it would raise the number of female representatives in parliament by 6% — but women's groups see even that slight jump as doubtful in patriarchal Somalia.

Source: Hiiraan Online