@article {7222,
	title = {Critical Analysis of Kosovo Legislation  on Women{\textquoteright}s Political Participation  at the Municipal Level {\textendash} International  and European Standards},
	journal = {Krytyka Prawa. Niezale{\.z}ne Studia nad Prawem},
	volume = {15},
	year = {2023},
	month = {6/2023},
	pages = {135{\textendash}156},
	abstract = {Women constitute half of the population in Kosovo, thus representing half of the voters in elections. Given the high importance of women{\textquoteright}s representation in local governance, Kosovo has approved relevant legislation to guarantee gender equality at this level. The purpose of this study is to critically analyse Kosovo{\textquoteright}s legislation on women{\textquoteright}s political participation rights in the country{\textquoteright}s municipalities. The analysis of Kosovo legislation on gender equality, international standards, and statistical data on women{\textquoteright}s representation in local governance in Kosovo proves that women are underrepresented in municipal-level politics, with an average of 14.5\% during the last twenty-three years, much lower than the gender quota in Kosovo and the world average of 36\%. This is due to the non-harmonisation of the electoral quota with the gender quota (50\%), the non-implementation of Kosovo Law on Gender 
Equality, traditions, prejudice against women, and the reluctance of women to assume governing positions.},
	issn = {2080-1084},
	doi = {10.7206/kp.2080-1084.599}
}
