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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.  

No party to violence: Analyzing violence against women in political parties

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September 27, 2018

No party to violence: Analyzing violence against women in political parties

Political parties are a cornerstone of democracy, providing critical pathways for citizens’ political participation and engagement.

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Political parties are a cornerstone of democracy, providing critical pathways for citizens’ political participation and engagement.

September 26, 2018
John McDonnell: I hope Labour's next leader will be female

John McDonnell said he wanted a woman to become the next leader of the Labour party, a day after senior party figures were accused of failing to take allegations of sexual harassment seriously enough.

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Is the record number of women candidates a 2018 blip — or a lasting trend?

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September 25, 2018

Is the record number of women candidates a 2018 blip — or a lasting trend?

Lauren Underwood, Democratic House candidate in Illinois' 14th district, is part of a record boom of women running for office in 2018 – from Congress to governorships to state legislatures across the country.

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Lauren Underwood, Democratic House candidate in Illinois' 14th district, is part of a record boom of women running for office in 2018 – from Congress to governorships to state legislatures across the country.

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Can women achieve equal political representation in Ghana?

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September 14, 2018

Can women achieve equal political representation in Ghana?

Despite Ghana’s strong democratic progress over the past two decades, it has fallen short of achieving equal representation for women in politics.

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Despite Ghana’s strong democratic progress over the past two decades, it has fallen short of achieving equal representation for women in politics.

September 13, 2018
Here are some of the women who could make history in the Midterm Elections

 Already in 2018, women candidates have broken the records for the number of candidates for governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate. Depending on how the midterms go, they may make history again.

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