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.

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The old saying “all politics is local” has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization.

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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

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.

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November 17, 2024

Indonesia's male-dominated government stokes gender debate

Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto unveiled Indonesia's new and enlarged Cabinet

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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.

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.

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