Women candidates upbeat of winning seats in Shura Council polls

With the election campaign for the Shura Council is nearing its end, the women candidates seem very confident to secure seats as since the beginning of election campaign only two women have withdrawn, compared to the withdrawal of 53 male candidates.

After the withdrawal of these candidates, 229 candidates including 26 women are now vying for 30 seats from as many constituencies. Most of the women candidates — five— are in the Constituency No. 22.

Getting elected to the Shura Council is a great opportunity for Qatari women to propose amendments in some laws and to enact laws that protect women’s rights more and give them increased partnership in decision-making.