October 2, 2024
It isn’t only Sheinbaum. Meet the women who run Mexico.
MEXICO CITY — Mexico inaugurated its first female president on Tuesday, reaching the milestone before its northern neighbor.
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.
September 24, 2024
Harini Amarasuriya appointed as new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
Harini Amarasuriya was officially sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister on Tuesday, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to hold the office since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000.
Local Election gender quotas not sufficient for fair representation of women in politics
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September 24, 2024
Local Election gender quotas not sufficient for fair representation of women in politics
Women for Election are calling for gender quotas for the next local elections as part of the Gender Quota Alliance today, Tuesday September 24.
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Women for Election are calling for gender quotas for the next local elections as part of the Gender Quota Alliance today, Tuesday September 24.
Women in politics juggling family life and the job
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September 9, 2024
Women in politics juggling family life and the job
Women working in politics have spoken of the challenges of juggling work with their family life and caring duties.
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Women working in politics have spoken of the challenges of juggling work with their family life and caring duties.
The matai system and women in politics
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July 26, 2024
The matai system and women in politics
The Speaker of the House Papalii Lio Masipau made a bold statement about why he thinks gender inequality exists in politics. He views the matai system and customs as prohibiting women from traditional governance impacting their chances to run for office.
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The Speaker of the House Papalii Lio Masipau made a bold statement about why he thinks gender inequality exists in politics. He views the matai system and customs as prohibiting women from traditional governance impacting their chances to run for office.
July 25, 2024
The two women who could save South Africa’s economy
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips will be critical in changing the direction of South Africa’s economy.
July 11, 2024
Tokyo’s female governor keeps winning: What it means for Japan’s male-dominated politics
The first woman governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, has won a third term – against another woman candidate. The race between multiple women signifies a push for greater female representation in Japanese politics, which is still overwhelmingly dominated by men.
July 9, 2024
Advancing Gender Equality in Governance: Kosovo* and Albania Collaborate for EU Integration through EU-Funded Gender Equality Facility
UN Women, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Administration Governance and the Agency for Gender Equality within the Office of the Prime Minister of Kosovo, under the European Union-funded “Gender Equality Project”, on June 2024, organized an exchange
As the UK’s first female Chancellor, will Rachel Reeves be a game changer for women in politics?
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July 8, 2024
As the UK’s first female Chancellor, will Rachel Reeves be a game changer for women in politics?
Another election, another round of politicians who tout the same ideas, speak the same way, wear the same suits and, possibly, the same aftershave.
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Another election, another round of politicians who tout the same ideas, speak the same way, wear the same suits and, possibly, the same aftershave.