VOICED: Mujeres parlamentarias en Argelia

The recent legislative elections in Argelia highlighted the dominance of the National Liberation Front (FLN) and its ally, the RDN, securing a majority in the Assembly. A significant outcome was the increased presence of women, with 142 elected compared to 30 previously, due to a new law mandating female quotas in parties. This marks a pivotal moment for women's representation in Argelia, supported by the president. Historically, women have played crucial roles, notably during the liberation struggle. Meanwhile, Islamist parties faced setbacks, becoming a minority in parliament, and have contested the results, alleging fraud.

What was the outcome of the Algerian legislative elections for the National Liberation Front (FLN) and its ally?

• They formed a coalition with the Islamist parties.

• They secured a majority in the Assembly.

• They lost their majority in the Assembly.

• They decided not to participate in the elections.

What significant change was observed in the Algerian elections regarding women's participation?

• Women formed their own political party.

• A significant number of women were elected for the first time.

• The number of women elected decreased.

• Women were not allowed to vote.

What law was applied for the first time in these elections to increase women's representation?

• A law allowing only women to vote.

• A law imposing a quota for women in political parties.

• A law banning women from politics.

• A law reducing the number of seats in the Assembly.

How do many Algerian women perceive the election results?

• As irrelevant to their daily lives.

• As a victory and a form of revenge.

• As a setback for women's rights.

• As a threat to national security.

What was the reaction of the Islamist parties to the election results?

• They rejected the results and accused the government of fraud.

• They decided to dissolve their parties.

• They announced they would form a new government.

• They accepted the results and congratulated the winners.