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It is up to Bhutan's women to preserve their place in politics

Country's parties say few qualified females are willing to run for office

| Bhutan
Minister of Education and Skills Development Dimple Thapa is the only woman in Bhutan's 10-member cabinet. (Ministry of Education and Skills Development)

Chencho Dema is a senior journalist with Kuensel, Bhutan's biggest news platform.

Bhutan's new cabinet, installed last month, features just one woman among its 10 members: Minister of Education and Skills Development Dimple Thapa.

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