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.
Female politicians made history this week in Israel with a record of at least 11 women chosen to head cities and local councils across the country, five more than in the previous municipal elections.
Daw Saw Yee and Daw Ohn Shwe have many things in common, but until recently their paths had not crossed.
By Susan Chira
Conventional wisdom on women and politics goes like this:
A young Bosnian MP who denounced her uncle’s war crimes, a member of the Syrian opposition and a Gambian women’s rights campaigner are among the female parliamentarians who will sit in the House of Commons chamber this week.
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.
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.
By Carter Sherman,
By Carter Sherman,
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
Following recent elections in the Caribbean region, women’s representation in political office has increased, approaching or surpassing parity in some
