Content_paragraphs:  The advisory committee, which comprises 50 members, 10 of whom are women, 
  
  includes representatives from the transitional Government, political parties, signatory 
  
  armed movements, academia, civil society, private sector, labour unions and 
  
  traditional and religious leaders, held its inaugural meeting on 19 April. The 20 per 
  
  cent representation of women on the committee falls short of the 30 per cent 
  
  requirement stipulated by law. The United Nations and the African Union continued 
  
  to promote the participation of women in the political transition through three 
  
  dedicated workshops.