VOICED: A first white woman stands in Senegal's elections

The transcript discusses a writer and filmmaker's journey to potentially make history by being elected to Senegal's Parliament. It highlights her commitment to supporting women and the gender parity laws in Senegal's electoral system. The campaign trail is new for her, but she draws on her experience with women's associations. The transcript also covers the structure of parliamentary representation and the progress made in gender equality, with hopes for increased female representation in the upcoming elections.

What is the primary goal of the writer and filmmaker mentioned in the first section?

• To become a famous author

• To support Senegalese women by being elected to Parliament

• To make a documentary about Dhaka

• To travel around the world

What significant change did former President Abdoulaye Wade introduce in Senegal's electoral process?

• Abolishing the Parliament

• Introducing electronic voting

• Reducing the number of deputies

• Ensuring gender parity in electoral lists

How long has gender parity been in existence in Gavin's coalition?

• Ten years

• One year

• Five years

• Two years

What system is used to choose the remaining 60 members of Parliament in Senegal?

• First-past-the-post

• Proportional representation

• Lottery system

• Direct election

What is one of the key issues the candidate hopes to address if elected?

• Laws against forced marriage and female circumcision

• Reducing taxes

• Improving infrastructure

• Increasing tourism