(d) The need to adopt affirmative action fostering gender equality in accordance with the principles contained in the Ecuadorian Constitution and international treaties, in particular the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women - the Qualifications Committee subscribed to the view of the observers and women &apos; s organizations regarding membership of the Court and agreed that a quota of 20 per cent, i.e. six members, should be set for women judges.
(d) The need to adopt affirmative action fostering gender equality in accordance with the principles contained in the Ecuadorian Constitution and international treaties, in particular the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women - the Qualifications Committee subscribed to the view of the observers and women &apos; s organizations regarding membership of the Court and agreed that a quota of 20 per cent, i.e. six members, should be set for women judges.