I IRL Women in politic EP elections Parliament

Women in last EP elections 2009 IRL has 12 candidates: 58% women 43% young

Demand of women in politics This practical casus shows that There is more demand

Results of local elections IRL holds the positions: Head of local government Head of

Women in political positions President of Estonia European comissioner Head of political parties -

What are main topics in Estonia? To establish better possibilites to scope family life

Cap between salaries? The cap between salaries men and women was 2007 2011 30,

Too few women in politics Our women organisation is not for quotas. This is

Expectations to the projects To find young talanted women to be involved As voters

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I IRL Women in politic EP elections Parliament Election 2011 Local elections

Women in last EP elections 2009 IRL has 12 candidates: 58% women 43% young women (under 35) Is it so perfect with gender parity? Unfortunately no, this is result of fixed lists.

Women in Parliament 1992 -2011

Gap, places and votes

Demand of women in politics This practical casus shows that There is more demand among voters for women politicians than our political parties offer. That means it is important first of all to work inside of political parties. How to develop female politicians? How to get appropriate positions in lists for them? Inner democracy of political parties.

Results of local elections IRL holds the positions: Head of local government Head of local councils County governer Mayor 40 male, 4 female 36 male, 4 female 6 male, 2 female 0 female

Women in political positions President of Estonia European comissioner Head of political parties - never been - no Speakers of parliament: 3 persons, 2 women Chairpersons of factions in parliament: 4 persons, 2 women 1 minister 1 head on standing comission

What are main topics in Estonia? To establish better possibilites to scope family life with proffessional care. We have 18 month parential leave equally both parents But we have lack of public childcare services. We have to much poverty among familes with children

Cap between salaries? The cap between salaries men and women was 2007 2011 30, 9% 27% This has an inlfluence on retirement, pensions We have established parent pension since this year.

Too few women in politics Our women organisation is not for quotas. This is formal measure and has not given expected results. Our woman organisation is for bigger participation of women through Attracting Educating Encouraging Supporting more women to be involved in politics

Expectations to the projects To find young talanted women to be involved As voters in elections As candidates in elections As new coming generation of politicians. To get gender equal position in politics. We are grateful to the initial organisers of project. Thank you for the cooperation and attention!