Women ‘changing the game’ in Mongolia’s patriarchal politics
Politics tamfitronics "We are changing the game," says Dorjzodov Enkhtuya of the main opposition Democratic Party - Copyright AFP R.Satish BABUKhaliun BayartsogtWomen candidates are pushing for greater representation in Mongolia’s male-dominated politics, raising their voices for change and inspiring girls to follow in their footsteps.Mongolians go to the polls in parliamentary elections on Friday, with the ruling Mongolian People’s Party widely expected to retain a majority it has held for eight years.But for the first time in almost a decade, parties are required by law to ensure that 30 percent of their candidates are women, in a country where politics is overwhelmingly dominated by men.As a result, more women than ever before are running this year, in a new voting system that balances proportional lists with district candidates elected directly by the people.“The era we...
