Women representation

Rwanda continues to make history as the first country with a female majority in parliament, with 63.75% of the seats in the Chamber of Deputies held by women. Women count for roughly half the world's population yet they occupy less than a quarter of political seats. Rwanda is an outlier, with more women in power, proportionally than any other country. Rwanda is the first country in the world with female majority in parliament, with 63.75 % in the Chamber of Deputies and 46.2% in the Senate.

OVERVIEW

The Parliament of Rwanda is bicameral. It consists of two chambers: The Senate and The Chamber of Deputies. The Main functions and powers of both the chambers include Representing the population, Passing legislation, Scrutinising and overseeing executive action. The Senate, in particular, approves the appointment of State Officials referred to in Article 88 of the Constitution and Supervises the application of the fundamental principles referred to in Articles 10 and the previsions of article 56; 57 of the Constitution.