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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.  

January 18, 2022
Male aspirants feel disheartened as government reserves Berhampur Municipal Corporation mayor post for women

Several male aspirants of different political parties, who aimed to contest for the mayor’s post of Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) in the upcoming election of the civic body, were disappointed as the state government on Wednesday proposed to reserve the presti

Attacks on Women in Politics Are on the Rise Around the World

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January 17, 2022

Attacks on Women in Politics Are on the Rise Around the World

Amid a well-documented deluge of online abuse, new data and research from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) show that physical violence targeting women in politics is also increasing in most regions of the world, creating additional—and at t

Amid a well-documented deluge of online abuse, new data and research from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) show that physical violence targeting women in politics is also increasing in most regions of the world, creating additional—and at t

January 17, 2022
Indian Punjab polls: Congress party’s first list of 86 has only 9 women candidates

The Congress party on Saturday released its first list of 86 candidates in Punjab. Out of the total, Congress has decided to field only nine women candidates in the upcoming polls.

January 12, 2022
Australian local government NSW welcomes soaring number of women elected to councils

Communities across NSW can look forward to better, more representative local government following a dramatic rise in the number of women elected to councils, the sector's peak body said. MidCoast Council has four female councillors including one new councillors.

January 12, 2022
Brighton & Hove: politician criticises trolls abusing women in politics

A politician has called for an end to the insults that women receive on social media when they enter the political spotlight.

First three women of color to serve on Columbia City Council reflect on their historic elections - Copyright: Wis News
January 11, 2022
First three women of color to serve on Columbia City Council reflect on their historic elections

As the Columbia City Council begins its first full week of business in the new year, it also marks the start of the tenures for two history-making women. Dr.

January 11, 2022
Elections in India, one polling station in each constituency to be handled by women

The Election Commission, on Saturday, mandated that one polling station in each constituency should be managed by women in the upcoming Assembly Elections. This is introduced in a bid to facilitate increased participation of women in the election process.

December 31, 2021
Kenya: Turkana women defy culture to vie for top positions next year

Women in Turkana County have been locked out of political leadership for many years due to culture.