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This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator

Indicator 5.5.1: Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments and (b) local governments

Target

Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life

Metadata update

2018-01-30

International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

UN-Women