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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.  

“The quota encouraged me to run”: evaluating Jordan’s municipal quota for women

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March 25, 2019

“The quota encouraged me to run”: evaluating Jordan’s municipal quota for women

Gender quotas are a means to improve women’s political representation. This article examines the impact of Jordan’s municipal quota enacted in 2007. The quota drew into the political arena women who would otherwise not have run for office.

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Gender quotas are a means to improve women’s political representation. This article examines the impact of Jordan’s municipal quota enacted in 2007. The quota drew into the political arena women who would otherwise not have run for office.

Barriers to Women Entering Parliament and Local Government in the United Kingdom

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February 28, 2019

Barriers to Women Entering Parliament and Local Government in the United Kingdom

In January 2018, the Government Equalities Office (GEO) commissioned this rapid evidence review, the two broad aims of which were to identify: a) barriers to women’s participation in local and

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In January 2018, the Government Equalities Office (GEO) commissioned this rapid evidence review, the two broad aims of which were to identify: a) barriers to women’s participation in local and

Path to Parity: How Women Run and Win in the United States

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February 26, 2019

Path to Parity: How Women Run and Win in the United States

Path to Parity: How Women Run and Win distills Political Parity’s research on women candidates and elected officeholders, drawing on additional studies to illuminate issues and proffer strategies

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Path to Parity: How Women Run and Win distills Political Parity’s research on women candidates and elected officeholders, drawing on additional studies to illuminate issues and proffer strategies

December 19, 2018
Nevada becomes first state with majority of women in assembly

As a single mother, Beatrice Duran never imagined that she would get involved in politics. When she moved to Las Vegas in 1985, her focus was on keeping “a solid job” as a food server to provide for her young daughter and, later, her son.

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España: Brechas de género en la relación con la política: implicación, conocimiento y participación

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December 10, 2018

España: Brechas de género en la relación con la política: implicación, conocimiento y participación

El artículo presenta evidencia actualizada sobre la brecha de género en la implicación, el cono- cimiento y la participación política en España y en perspectiva comparada.

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El artículo presenta evidencia actualizada sobre la brecha de género en la implicación, el cono- cimiento y la participación política en España y en perspectiva comparada.

November 26, 2018
Syrian women seek role in drafting constitution

As the United Nations is working with local and international stakeholders to draft a new Syrian constitution, Syrian women demand a seat at the table to ensure their concerns and insights are considered in a future Syrian state.

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November 9, 2018
Indian women are voting more than ever. Will they change Indian society?

Are Indian women voting at higher rates than before?

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November 7, 2018
A list of firsts for women in this year's midterm elections

With women making up only 20 percent of Congress, there are many types of women — especially women of color — who have never been represented on Capitol Hill.

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November 6, 2018
12 charts that explain the record-breaking year women have had in American politics

Even before the votes are in, the numbers prove it: 2018 is the Year of the Woman.

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