Door Opens for Women to Run for Office. But Will They Be Allowed In? Sri Lanka has introduced a 25 percent quota for female candidates in local elections, but many have faced abuse, and obstructionism within their own parties. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Kremlin Critic Says Russian Premier, Dmitri Medvedev, Built Property Empire on GraftAncient City of Palmyra Swings Back to Syrian Government ControlGermany Arrests 2 Syrians on Terrorism ChargesState Dept. Official Praises Mexican Efforts in War on DrugsEgyptian Court Clears Way for Hosni Mubarak’s ReleaseDavid Rubinger, 92, Photographer Who Chronicled Israeli History, Dies