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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.  

What Kishida’s reshuffle says about female participation in politics

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September 13, 2023

What Kishida’s reshuffle says about female participation in politics

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida appointed a record-tying five women to ministerial posts in his Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, as well as one to a key position in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, as he aims to increase female executives in politics

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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida appointed a record-tying five women to ministerial posts in his Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, as well as one to a key position in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, as he aims to increase female executives in politics

Women’s Reservation Bill: history, importance and why The long silence?

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September 12, 2023

Women’s Reservation Bill: history, importance and why The long silence?

India is a nation born out of a long freedom struggle that promised to function on equal representation of people from diverse genders, religions, ethnicities Etc.

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India is a nation born out of a long freedom struggle that promised to function on equal representation of people from diverse genders, religions, ethnicities Etc.

Koike Yuriko: tackling gender bias from the Tokyo metropolitan government

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September 12, 2023

Koike Yuriko: tackling gender bias from the Tokyo metropolitan government

If we consider how to advance the status of women in Japan, we must consider it from two vantage points.

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If we consider how to advance the status of women in Japan, we must consider it from two vantage points.

The women leading Britain’s political awakening

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September 11, 2023

The women leading Britain’s political awakening

“People’s faith in politics is at an all-time low”, Carol Vorderman, who was recently likened to a “celebrity attack dog” by Conservative MP Johnny Mercer, told Deborah Ro

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“People’s faith in politics is at an all-time low”, Carol Vorderman, who was recently likened to a “celebrity attack dog” by Conservative MP Johnny Mercer, told Deborah Ro

September 11, 2023
Women's Reservation Bill: K. Kavitha's appeal to political leaders creates national buzz

Amid the buzz in political circles that the Women's Reservation Bill may be tabled in the special session of Parliament beginning on September 19, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (

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Ex-cabinet minister Begin remembered as 'trailblazer' for female politicians

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September 11, 2023

Ex-cabinet minister Begin remembered as 'trailblazer' for female politicians

Mournful tributes are pouring in after the death of Monique Begin, a former cabinet minister and academic who died Friday at the age of 87.

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Mournful tributes are pouring in after the death of Monique Begin, a former cabinet minister and academic who died Friday at the age of 87.

How Nigeria’s youngest female lawmaker is coping

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September 11, 2023

How Nigeria’s youngest female lawmaker is coping

27-year-old Ruqayat Motunrayo Shittu, representing Owode/Onirin Constituency of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State in the State House of Assembly is currently the yo

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27-year-old Ruqayat Motunrayo Shittu, representing Owode/Onirin Constituency of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State in the State House of Assembly is currently the yo

September 11, 2023
Appoint women reps to all state assemblies, says activist

An activist has called for all state governments to appoint women to their respective legislative assemblies to ensure greater female representation.

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As Iraq backslides on gender equality, where are its women MPs?

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September 11, 2023

As Iraq backslides on gender equality, where are its women MPs?

In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.

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In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.

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