Fears that women candidates will lose out in Indonesian elections

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Updated February 19, 2009 21:46:51

As Indonesia prepares for general elections in April, women candidates are working hard to make a difference in politics. Some women candidates fear that amending the 2008 Legislative Election Law could lead to fewer female MPs in parliament.

Presenter: Kanaha Sabapathy
Speakers: Dita Sari, candidate, Reform Star Party; Hadar Gumayam, Centre for Electoral Reform, Jakarta

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