Table: Representation on Decision-Making Bodies Executive Percentage of Female Ministers Term Percentage of Women (%) Total Number of Ministers 1995-2000 10 30 2000-2005 21.4 28 2012 17.85 28 Percentage of Female Economic and Social Advisers Term Percentage of Women (%) Total Number of Advisers 1995-2000 8.3 120 2000-2005 16.7 120 2012 28.69 115 Prefectorial Corps in 2002 Percentage (%) Total Number Prefect 1.7 58 Secretary-General 6.9 58 Sub-Prefect 8.7 231 Percentage of Female Mayors Term Percentage of Women (%) Total Number of Mayors 1995-2000 5.1 196 2000-2005 4.6 197 2013-2015 10.65 197 Legislature Term Percentage of Women (%) Total Number of MPs 1995-2000 8.3 168 2000-2005 7.5 225 2010-2015 11.11 225 Sources: Coordination Unit of the Bar Association and the Association of Notaries Public. Local Government Department. Standing Committees of the National Assembly, Economic and Social Council/Performance Indicators on the Situation of Children and Women, 2000; 2006 Population and Development Report. In addition, the Ivorian political landscape is gradually changing with the presence of an increasing number of women at the head of management bodies, as a result of decisions taken by some political parties like the PDCI and FPI which have 20% female representation. - Equal Access Employment to Article 7 of the Ivorian Constitution stipulates that: ‘’Every human being shall be entitled to development and the full enhancement of the material, intellectual and spiritual dimensions of his personality. The State shall ensure that all citizens have equal access to health, education, culture, information, professional training and employment… ’’ In this regard, the Gendarmerie Academy and the Bingerville Preparatory Technical Military Academy (EMPT) have been open to young girls since 2014. With regard to the National Police Academy, women have had access since the 90s. The skills of women are felt in certain responsible positions. For example, establishments like the Université Houphouët-Boigny in Cocody and the National School of Administration are run by women. - Protection of Women from Violence In Cote d’Ivoire, there are several instruments for the protection of the rights of women from violence. The most significant is Law No. n°98-757 of 23 December, 1998 on the eradication of all forms of violence against women, including female genital mutilation. 43