April 2, 2025
Women This Week: Namibia Inaugurates Its First Woman President
Women Now Hold Top Three Positions in Government
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.
March 28, 2025
Celebrating Women in Municipal Government
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
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The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.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The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.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.