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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.  

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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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September 13, 2018
Meet Kamissa Camara, Mali’s youngest and first female minister for foreign affairs

Recently- re-elected president of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita named 35-year-old Kamissa Camara as the minister for foreign affairs in his recent cabinet reshuffle.

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September 13, 2018
By the numbers: women congressional candidates in 2018

All congressional primary elections other than Louisiana (which holds a jungle primary on November 6th) are now complete, giving us the opportunity to take stock of women's candidacies and put their successes into context.

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September 12, 2018
Nigeria: Female aspirant, others eye Badaru’s seat in Jigawa

As the 2019 general elections draw near, those who want to wrest power from the governor of Jigawa State, Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar, are busy strategising. To this end, their posters have virtually taken over major towns of the state.

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September 12, 2018
India’s sexual-assault crisis is what happens when few women are in power

India is the most dangerous country for sexual violence against women, according to the Thomson Reuters Foundation 2018 survey.

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September 12, 2018
Female MPs from around world to gather for UK suffrage event

More than 100 female politicians from around the world, from Afghanistan to the Vatican, will sit in the House of Commons for a landmark event to mark the centenary of women first winning the right to vote in the UK.

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September 12, 2018
‘And I’m a mom.’ Candidates and voters warm to kids on the trail

PARSIPPANY, N.J.

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