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Do politics matter? Women in Swedish local elected assemblies 1970-2010 and gender equality in outcomes

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July 22, 2013

Do politics matter? Women in Swedish local elected assemblies 1970-2010 and gender equality in outcomes

In this paper, it is attempted to explain variations in gender equality at the subnational level in Sweden.
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In this paper, it is attempted to explain variations in gender equality at the subnational level in Sweden.

KRANTIJYOTI, A Project for Empowerment of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in Local Self Government

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July 12, 2013

KRANTIJYOTI, A Project for Empowerment of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in Local Self Government

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The policy on gender equality in Denmark

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July 11, 2013

The policy on gender equality in Denmark

This paper describes Danish policies regarding economic independence, reconciliation policies, participation in decision-making, 

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This paper describes Danish policies regarding economic independence, reconciliation policies, participation in decision-making, 

IMF video: Women in Charge

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June 18, 2013

IMF video: Women in Charge

Underrepresentation of women in leadership positions and top-paying jobs persists. But a study in rural India suggests that exposure to female leaders can dramatically improve people’s attitudes toward girls and women.

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Underrepresentation of women in leadership positions and top-paying jobs persists. But a study in rural India suggests that exposure to female leaders can dramatically improve people’s attitudes toward girls and women.

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A transformative stand-alone goal on achieving gender equality, women's rights and women's empowerment: Imperatives and Key Components

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June 1, 2013

A transformative stand-alone goal on achieving gender equality, women's rights and women's empowerment: Imperatives and Key Components

As the leading organization with a global mandate to promote gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
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As the leading organization with a global mandate to promote gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

South Africa Local Government Gender Policy Framework

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May 30, 2013

South Africa Local Government Gender Policy Framework

Local Government has a significant role to play in the achievement of government's goal of "a better life for all." If Local Government were to effectively facilitate the social and economic development of communities and households, the quality of l

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Local Government has a significant role to play in the achievement of government's goal of "a better life for all." If Local Government were to effectively facilitate the social and economic development of communities and households, the quality of l

Gender and Local Governance

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May 30, 2013

Gender and Local Governance

SNV, Netherlands Development organisation,  produced a manual on gender and local governance - an overview of the literature and websites on gender and governance processes, underlining strategies and best practices.

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SNV, Netherlands Development organisation,  produced a manual on gender and local governance - an overview of the literature and websites on gender and governance processes, underlining strategies and best practices.

Gender Equality and Local Governance

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May 30, 2013

Gender Equality and Local Governance

This publication is the result of concrete activities supported by UN Women and the “Equity in Governance” (EiG) project which aimed at translating international commitments and national gender equality policy to the realities of local governance in Albania.

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This publication is the result of concrete activities supported by UN Women and the “Equity in Governance” (EiG) project which aimed at translating international commitments and national gender equality policy to the realities of local governance in Albania.

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