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Disability Quotas for Parliamentary Elections
Disability quotas have emerged as a mechanism for increasing the representation of people with disabilities in national parliaments. These quotas, a form of affirmative action, aim to ensure a fair and inclusive political system by reserving seats in political bodies for people with disabilities or by setting targets for political parties (and other nominating organizations taking part in elections) to nominate people with disabilities as candidates. This guide examines the three types of quotas used for parliamentary elections: reserved seats, legislative quotas, and party quotas.
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