March 11, 2025
Facts and figures: Women’s leadership and political participation
Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the
Local Government
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.
February 10, 2025
A Call for Inclusive Governance in Fiji
The National Forum on Women in Politics brought together diverse voices to explore how Temporary Special Measures (TSMs) can foster inclusive governance in Fiji.
Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?
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February 3, 2025
Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?
The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.
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The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.
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National Intergenerational Dialogue on Advancing Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making
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National Intergenerational Dialogue on Advancing Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making
The main purpose of the National Intergenerational Dialogue is to promote intergenerational interactions/exch
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November 27, 2024
Women for election call for crucial shift in the political landscape
As we approach the 2024 election, Women for Election is calling for a crucial shift in Ireland’s political landscape, urging voters in Wexford and Wicklow-Wexford to support the record number of female candidates standing for election.
November 17, 2024
Indonesia's male-dominated government stokes gender debate
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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Despite some progress over the past decade, women's representation in political leadership remains limited globally.
November 11, 2024
Lesego Chombo, 26, is Botswana's new Minister for Youth and Gender Affairs
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.
November 6, 2024
Indonesia’s cabinet adds new faces, but women still struggle for political representation
Women and gender-equality advocates in Indonesia are crying foul about male dominance in President Prabowo Subianto’s jumbo-sized cabinet.