JAYAPURA - The democratic process carried out through the current general elections is more dominated by men. It can be seen from the large number of men sitting in legislative seats and regional heads.

In this regard, the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) of Papua encourages women in the local area to be more actively involved in the democratic process, the 2024 elections will be held nationally.

Commissioner of the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) of Papua, Ronald Manoach encouraged the women to be actively involved in the democratic process in momentum of the 2024 elections.

This is an effort to realize women's equality in the right to vote and be elected.

"Actually, there is a lot of potential for Papuan women who are still buried".

"That's why we started pushing it because it is important. The women are more aware and can be active and involved in the democratic process," explained Ronald.

He added that the potential of women in Papua can be explored through the collaboration of various parties. In a sense, Papuan women have the right to participate and be involved in the democratic process, both as organizers, politicians, people's representatives and government.

"Therefore, through socialization, it is hoped that it can spur and open up space for women to be actively involved both as voters but also as candidates to be elected," he said. ***