Timor-Leste

National Parliament

Political system
Parliamentary system
Structure of parliament
Unicameral
IPU membership
Yes

Specialized body - Women's caucus

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

About

Themes
Women's caucus
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)

Caucus details

Formal or informal
Formal
The caucus is open to male MPs
No
The caucus is cross-party
Yes
There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus
Yes
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

Contact / Address
Aliança da Conceição Araújo, Secretariat for Women's Parliamentary Group of East Timor (GMPTL)
Rua de Formosa
Dili
Timor-Leste
Phone
+670-77480396
Fax number
No information available
E-mail
No information available
Web site

Historical data for IPU membership

Historical data for IPU membership
Year IPU membership
2020-09
List of values for 2020-09
No
2019-04
List of values for 2019-04
No
2018-06
List of values for 2018-06
No