September 23, 2023 7:43 AM

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk welcomes passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in India

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHRC) Volker Turk has welcomed the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in India, which will reserve one-third of seats in the country’s Parliament and State Assemblies for women. This historic measure would constitutionally enshrine women’s representation in parliament and will be a game-changing step in defending women’s right to participation and gender equality in India. The Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament. The H...