Examining gender representation and pathways to equality within the Eurasian Economic Union's regulatory bodies

Abstract

This article aims at examining gender representation within the Eurasian Economic Union’s regulatory bodies - the Eurasian Economic Commission and the Court of the Eurasian Economic Union (here-and-after – Commission and Court, respectively). While the Eurasian Union (EAEU) encourages economic cooperation among its member states, quite limited study has been performed since 2015 to investigate gender inclusion within its regulatory structures. As a result, the primary goal of this article is to assess the existing state of gender parity across these institutions and make recommendations to attain more balance. The study will look into the Commission and Court's current gender representation, including how many women occupy leadership roles and are members. Furthermore, it will investigate whether there are any existing policies or initiatives to promote gender equality inside the EAEU's regulatory framework. Generally, examining gender representation in the Union's regulatory bodies will help to gain a better picture of the EAEU's commitment to international legal principles.