The Republic of Moldova has made progress in increasing women's participation in decision-making, surpassing both Ukraine and Georgia. Following the 2021 parliamentary elections, 40% of parliamentary seats in Moldova were occupied by women, compared to just 4% in 1990, reports IPN, referencing an international report by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
According to the report, "Representation of Women in Decision-Making: Perspectives and Challenges in Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia", women's representation in leadership roles has increased at a slower pace in Ukraine and Georgia, with both countries falling below the global average of 27%.
In Georgia, the proportion of women in the legislature rose from 14% in 2019 to 19% in 2023. Regarding government positions, Georgian women hold 16.7% of ministerial roles and 23.5% of deputy ministerial roles.
In Ukraine, women's political representation has also improved, with women occupying 21% of seats in the Ukrainian parliament. In government and judicial roles, women hold 25% of top-level positions.
In the Republic of Moldova, women are more actively represented in local administration. After last year’s local elections, the proportion of women elected as mayors increased to 24% of all mayors in the country. Additionally, 47.2% of local councilors and 45.3% of district/municipal councilors are women.
The authors of the international report attribute the increased participation of women in politics in recent years to the double quota system, which ensures equal opportunities for women and men.
