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.
Sawako Naito, a 36-year-old independent rookie, was elected head of the city of Tokushima on Sunday, becoming the youngest female mayor in Japan.
In October 2020, Brazilians will head to the polls to elect new mayors and city counselors in thousands of municipalities across the country.
Government is working on ensuring greater participation of women at local government level.
By Smruti Koppikar,
By Smruti Koppikar,
Rwanda celebrated another victory for gender representation on Nov.
Research showing that there is strong correlation between increased female labor force participation and women’s political participation is essentially based on empirical data from Western, democratic, and developed contexts.
Research showing that there is strong correlation between increased female labor force participation and women’s political participation is essentially based on empirical data from Western, democratic, and developed contexts.
From mayors to MEPs: new study reveals women’s representation across Europe.
From mayors to MEPs: new study reveals women’s representation across Europe.
Female representation in Nepal's parliament has increased dramatically in the last 10 years.
DOHA: Two women won seats on Qatar’s 29-member municipal council, the Gulf emirate’s sole elected body, the elections committee said on Wednesday. Sheikha al-Jafiri and Fatima al-Kuwari retained the seats they had won in 2015.