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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.  

Is it time for a woman to be in charge? NYC’s female mayoral candidates discuss their platforms

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June 1, 2021

Is it time for a woman to be in charge? NYC’s female mayoral candidates discuss their platforms

New York City has had 108 mayors. Not a single one of them has been a woman—but that could change in 2021 as three female candidates emerge as strong, competitive contenders in the June 22 Democratic primary.

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New York City has had 108 mayors. Not a single one of them has been a woman—but that could change in 2021 as three female candidates emerge as strong, competitive contenders in the June 22 Democratic primary.

May 20, 2021
Scottish election 2021: Record number of women elected

A record number of women have been elected to the Scottish Parliament, with 58 female MSPs winning seats in the Holyrood election.

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May 20, 2021
Glaring gap: Only 5 per cent of elected representatives are women in Tamil Nadu

This is a drop from the previous assembly election in 2016, when the State elected 21 women (about nine per cent) into power.

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May 20, 2021
Allegations of misogyny in premier’s office could impact recruitment of female candidates

The recent resignation of a former cabinet minster puts the Nova Scotia Liberals in a minority situation, with just 24 seats in the 51-seat legislature.

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May 20, 2021
Welsh election 2021: First woman of colour elected to Welsh Parliament

The first woman of colour elected to the Welsh Parliament said she wants to inspire and be "a voice" for those who have faced barriers entering politics.

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Scotland will benefit from its newly diverse parliament

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May 20, 2021

Scotland will benefit from its newly diverse parliament

Holyrood feels rejuvenated with MSPs that more accurately reflect the country’s multiculturalism

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Holyrood feels rejuvenated with MSPs that more accurately reflect the country’s multiculturalism

Decoding women’s representation in the 2021 state elections

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May 7, 2021

Decoding women’s representation in the 2021 state elections

Reports, anecdotal accounts, and now the results suggest that women played a crucial role in shaping the electoral outcomes in the four states and one Union Territory that went to the polls this year.

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Reports, anecdotal accounts, and now the results suggest that women played a crucial role in shaping the electoral outcomes in the four states and one Union Territory that went to the polls this year.

May 7, 2021
Bengal election result 2021: Women voters played an instrumental role in TMC's thumping victory

M Modi’s widely popularised ‘Didi... o Didi’ taunts did not go down well with the women in a state where they are traditionally used to social equality

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May 7, 2021
Explained: Share of women, youth in new state Assemblies

The age and gender profiles of 3 of the newly elected Assemblies show that the share of women MLAs is unchanged in West Bengal, has grown slightly in Kerala, and fallen in Tamil Nadu.

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