While there have been important advances in women’s leadership in politics, as of November 1 2017, women make up only 7.2% of Heads of State and 6.2% Heads of Government. Data on women representatives in local government, including as mayors, heads of villages and towns, is not well collected and analyzed. The adoption of an SDG indicator on women’s representation in local government is a great step forward in tracking progress on gender balance, allowing for the systematic collection and analysis of data on women in local government. Women’s access to and continued role in leadership positions is challenged by a range of barriers, including discriminatory laws and practices, as well as social norms that prescribe traditional roles and attitudes towards women’s participation in leadership and decision-making roles. Proactive gender-equality policies within political parties and local government structures, including quotas and special temporary measures, gender-sensitive approaches to electoral processes, support networks, mentoring, training, and engagement of male champions, can all help promote women’s role in political leadership.
By Stella Creasy, Labour MP
By Stella Creasy, Labour MP
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More women were elected to Congress in 2018 than ever before, but for Congress to reach gender parity, a million women would need to run for office ac
More women were elected to Congress in 2018 than ever before, but for Congress to reach gender parity, a million women would need to run for office ac
By Suzanne Moore,
By Suzanne Moore,
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