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Krytyka Prawa. Niezależne Studia nad Prawem

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Year 6/2023 
Volume 15 
Issue 2

Critical Analysis of Kosovo Legislation on Women’s Political Participation at the Municipal Level – International and European Standards

Sabiha Shala
University of Haxhi Zeka, Peja (Kosovo)

Avdullah Robaj
University of Haxhi Zeka, Peja (Kosovo)

Edita Musa
University of Haxhi Zeka, Peja (Kosovo)

6/2023 15 (2) Krytyka Prawa. Niezależne Studia nad Prawem

DOI 10.7206/kp.2080-1084.599

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Abstract

Women constitute half of the population in Kosovo, thus representing half of the voters in elections. Given the high importance of women’s representation in local governance, Kosovo has approved relevant legislation to guarantee gender equality at this level. The purpose of this study is to critically analyse Kosovo’s legislation on women’s political participation rights in the country’s municipalities. The analysis of Kosovo legislation on gender equality, international standards, and statistical data on women’s representation in local governance in Kosovo proves that women are underrepresented in municipal-level politics, with an average of 14.5% during the last twenty-three years, much lower than the gender quota in Kosovo and the world average of 36%. This is due to the non-harmonisation of the electoral quota with the gender quota (50%), the non-implementation of Kosovo Law on Gender
Equality, traditions, prejudice against women, and the reluctance of women to assume governing positions.

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Shala, Sabiha & Robaj, Avdullah & Musa, Edita (2023). Critical Analysis of Kosovo Legislation on Women’s Political Participation at the Municipal Level – International and European Standards. (2023). Critical Analysis of Kosovo Legislation on Women’s Political Participation at the Municipal Level – International and European Standards. Krytyka Prawa. Niezależne Studia Nad Prawem, 15(2), 135–156. https://doi.org/10.7206/kp.2080-1084.599 (Original work published 6/2023AD)

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Shala, Sabiha and Robaj, Avdullah and Musa, Edita. “Critical Analysis Of Kosovo Legislation On Women’S Political Participation At The Municipal Level – International And European Standards”. 6/2023AD. Krytyka Prawa. Niezależne Studia Nad Prawem, vol. 15, no. 2, 2023, pp. 135–156.

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Shala, Sabiha and Robaj, Avdullah and Musa, Edita. “Critical Analysis Of Kosovo Legislation On Women’S Political Participation At The Municipal Level – International And European Standards”. Krytyka Prawa. Niezależne Studia Nad Prawem, Krytyka Prawa. Niezależne Studia nad Prawem, 15, no. 2 (2023): 135–156. doi:10.7206/kp.2080-1084.599.

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