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Local governments are in a unique position to contribute to the global struggle for gender equality by improving the status of women around the world. Local Governments are the level of governance closest to the citizens and as service providers and employers have an important role in creating the conditions that encourage women’s political participation. In this special feature, we are collecting knowledge resources, case studies, stories and interviews from women active in local politics.

Women's political representation matters: Evidence from school closures during the pandemic

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November 13, 2024

Women's political representation matters: Evidence from school closures during the pandemic

Despite some progress over the past decade, women's representation in political leadership remains limited globally.

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Lesego Chombo, 26, is Botswana's new Minister for Youth and Gender Affairs

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Lesego Chombo, 26, is Botswana's new Minister for Youth and Gender Affairs

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Lesego Chombo, a dynamic figure in Botswana's youth scene, lawyer and Miss World Africa 2024, is now the rising star of the country's government, having been appointed Minister of Youth and Gender Equality by Botswana's President, Duma Boko.

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Indonesia’s cabinet adds new faces, but women still struggle for political representation

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/06/2024 - 11:55

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Indonesia’s cabinet adds new faces, but women still struggle for political representation

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Women and gender-equality advocates in Indonesia are crying foul about male dominance in President Prabowo Subianto’s jumbo-sized cabinet.

Women and gender-equality advocates in Indonesia are crying foul about male dominance in President Prabowo Subianto’s jumbo-sized cabinet.

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Call for Applications: Inclusive Democracy Accelerator

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Call for Applications: Inclusive Democracy Accelerator

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Call for Applications: Four ways to elevate your participatory program

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Call for Applications: Four ways to elevate your participatory program

GWL Voices Insights: Gender Outlook on the Chilean Subnational Elections 2024

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October 28, 2024

GWL Voices Insights: Gender Outlook on the Chilean Subnational Elections 2024

In Chile, the last municipal elections were held on the 15th and 16th of May of 2021.

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'It’s about time': Maritime women make history in municipal, provincial elections

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 09:51

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'It’s about time': Maritime women make history in municipal, provincial elections

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There were back-to-back firsts for women in Maritime politics over the last few days.

New Brunswick Liberal Leader Susan Holt will become the first woman to be the province’s premier. During her victory speech Monday night, Holt thanked those who paved the way for her.

There were back-to-back firsts for women in Maritime politics over the last few days.

New Brunswick Liberal Leader Susan Holt will become the first woman to be the province’s premier. During her victory speech Monday night, Holt thanked those who paved the way for her.

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'Local elections to boost women in politics’

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 09:45

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'Local elections to boost women in politics’

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Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Lenora Qereqeretabua said it is important for the Fiji government to be represented at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 Samoa.

Speaking to The Fiji Times, Ms Qereqeretabua said it was a great time for Fiji’s inclusion as it was important to be heard as a country.

“It is important for us to be here and to be one of the many voices in the Pacific in particular when Fiji wanted to be a leader within the region,” Ms Qereqeretabua said.

Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Lenora Qereqeretabua said it is important for the Fiji government to be represented at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 Samoa.

Speaking to The Fiji Times, Ms Qereqeretabua said it was a great time for Fiji’s inclusion as it was important to be heard as a country.

“It is important for us to be here and to be one of the many voices in the Pacific in particular when Fiji wanted to be a leader within the region,” Ms Qereqeretabua said.

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Women MPs make history as London is first region ever to have majority female representation in Parliament

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 04:26

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Women MPs make history as London is first region ever to have majority female representation in Parliament

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Women MPs in London have made history after the region became the first to have a majority female representation in Parliament.

Women MPs in London have made history after the region became the first to have a majority female representation in Parliament.

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