Criticism In Jordan, Palestinian Authority Over Marginalization Of Women In Public And Political Arenas | MEMRI

In Jordan’s September 20, 2016 elections for its 130-member House of Representatives – the lower house of parliament[1] – 20 women were elected, comprising approximately 15% of seats.[2] Additionally, Palestinian Authority (PA) municipal elections were to take place held on October 8, 2016, but the Palestinian high court ordered them postponed until further notice, following an appeal for the disqualification of five candidate lists.[3]