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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.  

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.

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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.

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April 12, 2022
US: The proportion of elected city offices held by women rose by just 3% in 2022

Female mayors account for a little more than a quarter of the 100 largest U.S. cities.

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April 11, 2022
Only eight women stand in all-male Western Isles council elections

Officials and activists had urged more women to stand after none of the female candidates were elected in 2017.

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Canada: Women in politics study

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April 11, 2022

Canada: Women in politics study

This document presents the result of a series of surveys conducted by Abacus Data in January 2022, about women in politics and the future of women in politics.

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This document presents the result of a series of surveys conducted by Abacus Data in January 2022, about women in politics and the future of women in politics.

2022 Women in US municipal office

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April 11, 2022

2022 Women in US municipal office

Data provided by the Center for American Women and Politics and KnowWho Data Services. Numbers include members and officers of the municipal legislative branch of incorporated cities and towns with populations over 10,000 as per the U.S. Census.

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Data provided by the Center for American Women and Politics and KnowWho Data Services. Numbers include members and officers of the municipal legislative branch of incorporated cities and towns with populations over 10,000 as per the U.S. Census.

March 28, 2022
Pakistan: In a first, Sindh to have a woman tribal sardar

MPA Heer Soho says community chose her as leader after her father.

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Protecting public health in adverse circumstances: subnational women leaders and feminist policymaking during COVID-19

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March 28, 2022

Protecting public health in adverse circumstances: subnational women leaders and feminist policymaking during COVID-19

This article analyses how women governors, mayors, and local elected officials promoted public health and social protection in countries where men chief executives failed to take steps to contain the virus.

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This article analyses how women governors, mayors, and local elected officials promoted public health and social protection in countries where men chief executives failed to take steps to contain the virus.

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