Timor-Leste

National Parliament

Specialized body - Women's caucus

Women's Parliamentary Group of East Timor (GMPTL)
(January 2006)

About

Formal or informal
Formal
The caucus is open to male MPs
No
The caucus is cross-party
Yes
Notes
1. Resolution of National Parliament of Timor-Leste No.06/2006 approving statute of the Women's Parliamentary Group of East Timor (GMPTL);
2. Resolution of National Parliament of Timor-Leste No.16/2007 approving establishment of the Women's Parliamentary Group of East Timor (GMPTL)

There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus
Yes

Activities

Issues dealt with by the caucus
Laws against Domestic Violence
Law on the General Election which incorporates affirmative measures, and other related issues
Amendments to the Law on Health to reduce maternal mortality, address breastfeeding issues
Child care centers in all government institutions
HIV/AIDS
Women’s empowerment in social issue and other related issues


The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action
Yes
The caucus has a communication plan
No

Contact information for the Committee

Address
Secretariat for Women's Parliamentary Group of East Timor (GMPTL)
Rua de Formosa
Dili
Timor-Leste