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.
International IDEA presented its latest data on gender quotas at the Albania 2022 International Forum for Gender Equality “Equality and Me”, which focused on developing a stronger commitment for gender equality.
The Welsh Government is to press ahead with plans to increase the number of Senedd members despite opposition from senior Conservatives.
President Kaïs Saïed is in the process of wiping out hard-won democratic rights in Tunisia.
President Kaïs Saïed is in the process of wiping out hard-won democratic rights in Tunisia.
Chan is a research associate at RepresentWomen with a focus on ranked-choice voting.
Chan is a research associate at RepresentWomen with a focus on ranked-choice voting.
European countries began electing women in top posts from the late 1970s, though the first woman to head a government in the world was Sri Lanka's PM Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
European countries began electing women in top posts from the late 1970s, though the first woman to head a government in the world was Sri Lanka's PM Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
The sexist comment was made as the two parties sparred over reservations for OBC (Other Backward Class) in Maharashtra.
'A proud moment for us,' says Dalit body after Midha's election; she represents the Labour Party.