The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes
Satoko Kishimoto finds running one of Tokyo's main districts to be a lonely job.
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.
‘I decided I could do better than them’: the women taking on Japan’s male-dominated politics
Female candidates in the local elections across the country this weekend face one of the world’s toughest glass ceilings
March 30, 2023
International IDEA in Tunis and Raedat on the front lines for gender equality in Arab parliaments
Despite the legal reforms that have been taken by various Arab countries following their ratification of various international agreements guaranteeing women's civil and political rights, women have not been able to achieve equal representation&nbs
CSW 67: Enhancing Rural Women’s Political Participation in Africa
This event will focus on the CSW review theme on Challenges and opportunities in achieving gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girl
Essay: Sexist dress codes don’t stop at high school. They’re plaguing female lawmakers.
When I left high school, I thought I would no longer have to worry about whether my skirt was “too short,” or – God forbid – if my shoulders were visible.
February 22, 2023
Nigeria Decides: Vote for Candidates that will prioritise women’s development, Baobab advises
The call for an increase in the representation of women in governance and other leadership positions has remained a mirage in Nigeria, with several factors militating against it, especially since the advent of the Fourth Republic.
February 21, 2023
‘It could be your next-door neighbour’: how female MPs cope with misogynistic abuse
As Nicola Sturgeon quits, online vitriol continues to leave female politicians fearing for their safety
February 17, 2023
Survey highlights struggles faced by Japan's female politicians
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February 16, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’
Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will stand down after eight years as First Minister, telling a press confer