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Women's Suffrage and rights in the constitutions of the world​

There are signs that indicate the degree of evolution and emancipation achieved by society. This publication photographs the situation on 1 January 2020, highlighting two fundamental aspects: 1) the establishment of universal female suffrage and the percentage of women in parliaments around the world; 2) the recognition or denial of the fundamental rights of women in the Constitutions of all the countries of the world.

There are signs that indicate the degree of evolution and emancipation achieved by society. This publication photographs the situation on 1 January 2020, highlighting two fundamental aspects:

1) the establishment of universal female suffrage and the percentage of women in parliaments around the world;

2) the recognition or denial of the fundamental rights of women in the Constitutions of all the countries of the world.

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KOSOVO 1946

Article 71: Qualification and Gender Equality

1. Every citizen of the Republic of Kosovo who is eighteen (18) years or older and meets the legal criteria is eligible to become

a candidate for the Assembly.

GENDER EQUALITY IN THE ASSEMBLY

2. The composition of the Assembly of Kosovo shall respect internationally recognized principles of gender equality.

Article 101: Civil Service

1. The composition of the civil service shall reflect the diversity of the people of Kosovo and take into account internationally

recognized principles of gender equality. GENDER EQUALITY IN THE CIVIL SERVICE

Article 104: Appointment and Removal of Judges

1. The President of the Republic of Kosovo shall appoint, reappoint and dismiss judges upon the proposal of the Kosovo

Judicial Council.

2. The composition of the judiciary shall reflect the ethnic diversity of Kosovo and internationally recognized principles of

gender equality. GENDER EQUALITY IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE JUDICIARY

Article 108: Kosovo Judicial Council

… GENDER EQUALITY IN THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL

2. The Kosovo Judicial Council is a fully independent institution in the performance of its functions. The Kosovo Judicial

Council shall ensure that the Kosovo courts are independent, professional and impartial and fully reflect the multi-ethnic

nature of Kosovo and follow the principles of gender equality. The Kosovo Judicial Council shall give preference in the

appointment of judges to members of Communities that are underrepresented in the judiciary as provided by law.

4. Proposals for appointments of judges must be made on the basis of an open appointment process, on the basis of the

merit of the candidates, and the proposals shall reflect principles of gender equality and the ethnic composition of the

territorial jurisdiction of the respective court. All candidates must fulfill the selection criteria provided by law.

… GENDER EQUALITY IN THE PROPOSALS FOR APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES

Article 109: State Prosecutor

4. The State Prosecutor shall reflect the multiethnic composition of the Republic of Kosovo and shall respect the principles

of gender equality.

… GENDER EQUALITY IN THE STATE PROSECUTOR

Article 110: Kosovo Prosecutorial Council

1. The Kosovo Prosecutorial Council is a fully independent institution in the performance of its functions in accordance

with law. The Kosovo Prosecutorial Council shall ensure that all persons have equal access to justice. The Kosovo

Prosecutorial Council shall ensure that the State Prosecutor is independent, professional and impartial and reflects the

multi-ethnic nature of Kosovo and the principles of gender equality.

GENDER EQUALITY IN THE PROSECUTORIAL COUNCIL

3. Proposals for appointments of prosecutors must be made on the basis of an open appointment process, on the basis of

the merit of the candidates, and the proposals shall reflect principles of gender equality and the ethnic composition of the

relevant territorial jurisdiction.

Article 114: Composition and Mandate of the Constitutional Court

1. The Constitutional Court shall be composed of nine (9) judges who shall be distinguished jurists of the highest moral

character, with not less than ten (10) years of relevant professional experience. Other relevant qualifications shall be

provided by law. Principles of gender equality shall be respected.

… GENDER EQUALITY IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

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