Calls have been made for more females and women of colour to be elected in Scotland.
Glasgow City Councillor Soryia Siddique was among about 300 women who attended an event at Holyrood to celebrate their involvement in democracy.
The Elect Her Scotland's Women GatHER event saw women of all ages, backgrounds and identities gather to discuss democracy at the Scottish Parliament.
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Councillor Siddique said: "I am advised for politics to truly reflect the diversity of the Scottish population, there needs to be five women from ethnic minority backgrounds elected to Scottish Parliament. Currently, there are only two. And many more councillors should be elected to local governments."
As well as five women from ethnic minority backgrounds there needs to be 65 MSPs who are women including 26 disabled women at Holyrood to reflect the makeup of the Scottish population according to Elect Her.
Glasgow deputy Labour leader Dr Siddique added: "All political parties must do much more - actions speak louder than words. The Elect Her event was very busy, diverse and women from all walks of life and backgrounds showing an interest in politics and making a difference. It is vital more women and women of colour are elected across Scottish politics for a more representative parliament. "
Hannah Stevens, CEO, Elect Her said: "If we want a genuinely feminist and equitable society, we need women in all of their diversity represented across every sphere of politics. Our "Scotland's Women GatHER event and our wider programme of work celebrate women, wherever they are on their pathway to political power, and encourage a new generation of politicians to create action plans for their personal contributions to the future of Scotland's democracy."
The GatHER event held on June 24 saw women take part in workshops and activities to explore "democratic participation in a safe and inclusive space."
Glasgow Labour councillor Eva Murray also attended as well as Labour MSP for Glasgow region Pam Duncan-Glancy.
