| Type of parliamentary body |
Specialized |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
Cámara de Representantes
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| Date of creation |
Created by the Chamber of Representatives in 2000. |
| Last renewal date |
N/A |
| Mandate |
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| Membership |
The Committee has nine members, appointed by political agreement in proportion to the composition of the Chamber. Members are named for a five-year term; the Committee Chair rotates annually.
omposition by sex: 3 men (35%), 6 women (65%) |
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| Relations with other parliamentary bodies |
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| Relations with external bodies |
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| Subjects dealt with |
Domestic violence, political participation and sexual and reproductive health. On 8 March 2005, the Committee released a publication on national and international norms with respect to domestic violence. The report evaluated the Domestic Violence Act one year after its approval, and the conclusions of a seminar to analyze and evaluate Law No. 17,514. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Comisiones Especial de Genero y Equidad
Palacio Legislativo
Avda. de las Leyes S/n, Montevideo
Uruguay |
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| E-mail |
cegecrr@parlamento.gub.uy
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| Website |
https://parlamento.gub.uy/camarasycomisiones/representantes/comisiones/1090
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. Luis Puig |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
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| Fax |
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| E-mail |
lpuig@parlamento.gub.uy
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| Website |
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| Name |
Ms. Gloria Rodriguez |
| Notes |
Vice-chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
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| Fax |
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| E-mail |
glrodriguez@parlamento.gub.uy |
| Website |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Ms. Myriam Lima |
| Notes |
Clerk |
