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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.  

May 24, 2022
Nepal: Women candidates elected as mayor in two Rautahat local levels

The result announcement of elections held on May 13 have revealed two women candidates as the winners of mayoral elections in two local levels of Rautahat district. 

May 23, 2022
Plan unveiled to add 36 extra Senedd members

PLANS to reform Welsh politics hope to see the Senedd expanded to 96 members, with gender quotas and a shake up of constituencies with each selecting multiple members.

A long way to go for gender equality in Nepali politics

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May 13, 2022

A long way to go for gender equality in Nepali politics

Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.

Nepal has progressive laws and quotas for women’s representation in politics, but patriarchy and gender discrimination run deep and influence the decisions of parties.

Understanding young people’s political participation

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May 13, 2022

Understanding young people’s political participation

Young people care – about our planet, our future and our political systems. In the last decade, young people have initiated social movements, tackling issues that impact their own lives and those of communities around the globe.

Young people care – about our planet, our future and our political systems. In the last decade, young people have initiated social movements, tackling issues that impact their own lives and those of communities around the globe.

The barriers preventing migrant women engaging in Australian politics

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May 13, 2022

The barriers preventing migrant women engaging in Australian politics

As the federal election date draws nearer, it’s almost impossible for Australians to avoid the policies, promises and paraphernalia of political parties and candidates contesting the election.

As the federal election date draws nearer, it’s almost impossible for Australians to avoid the policies, promises and paraphernalia of political parties and candidates contesting the election.

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May 12, 2022
Democrat Nan Whaley makes Ohio history as first woman nominated to run for governor

Democrat Nan Whaley broke a political glass ceiling Tuesday when she became the first woman in Ohio history to

One in four women in Quebec's National Assembly aren't seeking re-election. What happened?

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May 11, 2022

One in four women in Quebec's National Assembly aren't seeking re-election. What happened?

For women leaving Quebec politics, is quitting an act of self-preservation?

For women leaving Quebec politics, is quitting an act of self-preservation?

Nepal: Women leaders from across the political spectrum say they feel constrained

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May 10, 2022

Nepal: Women leaders from across the political spectrum say they feel constrained

Their representation in local elections has been trimmed but they cannot speak up. Female politicians say the fight will continue though.

Their representation in local elections has been trimmed but they cannot speak up. Female politicians say the fight will continue though.

May 9, 2022
Record number of women MLA’s elected to Stormont

Voters in Northern Ireland have returned a record number of women to the Assembly.

Of the 90 MLAs elected to Stormont, 32 are women – an increase from 33pc in 2020 to just over 36pc.