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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.  

Take notes from women in politics

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November 2, 2018

Take notes from women in politics

By Payton Saso,

In today's society, college women tend to look to female celebrities and social media influencers for inspiration on how to be successful in life.

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By Payton Saso,

In today's society, college women tend to look to female celebrities and social media influencers for inspiration on how to be successful in life.

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Female candidates break barriers, except when it comes to money

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Female candidates break barriers, except when it comes to money

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Rashida Tlaib, running in a tough six-way Democratic primary for a House seat in Michigan and positioning herself to be the first Muslim woman in Congress, was thrilled when a man who champions Muslim candidates across the country donated just under $1,000 to her campaign.

Then she found out he had given three times as much — $2,700, the maximum allowed under federal law — to Representative Keith Ellison, the first Muslim man in Congress.

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Rashida Tlaib, running in a tough six-way Democratic primary for a House seat in Michigan and positioning herself to be the first Muslim woman in Congress, was thrilled when a man who champions Muslim candidates across the country donated just under $1,000 to her campaign.

Then she found out he had given three times as much — $2,700, the maximum allowed under federal law — to Representative Keith Ellison, the first Muslim man in Congress.

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Transformational leadership for gender equality in the Caribbean: regional strategies and partnerships

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Transformational leadership for gender equality in the Caribbean: regional strategies and partnerships

Following recent elections in the Caribbean region, women’s representation in political office has increased, approaching or surpassing parity in some

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Women in Palestine face violence and political exclusion, campaigner tells UN

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Women in Palestine face violence and political exclusion, campaigner tells UN

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Women are being shut out of Palestinian politics and excluded from peace talks, according to Randa Siniora, the first female Palestinian campaigner to address the UN security council.

Speaking at the UN on Thursday, she said that while women in the occupied territories often face the greatest violence, they are overlooked in the country’s political and humanitarian responses.

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Women are being shut out of Palestinian politics and excluded from peace talks, according to Randa Siniora, the first female Palestinian campaigner to address the UN security council.

Speaking at the UN on Thursday, she said that while women in the occupied territories often face the greatest violence, they are overlooked in the country’s political and humanitarian responses.

Ethiopia’s new 50% women cabinet isn’t just bold—it’s smart

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October 26, 2018

Ethiopia’s new 50% women cabinet isn’t just bold—it’s smart

Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed is rewarding women’s contributions to the nation’s progress.

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Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed is rewarding women’s contributions to the nation’s progress.

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Women candidates poised to make history in 2018 midterm elections

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Women candidates poised to make history in 2018 midterm elections

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The 1992 election is often referred to as "The Year of the Woman," as more women were elected to Congress than any year before. This year is set to be another record-breaking year by the same measure, and several women are poised to make history due to their race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

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The 1992 election is often referred to as "The Year of the Woman," as more women were elected to Congress than any year before. This year is set to be another record-breaking year by the same measure, and several women are poised to make history due to their race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

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