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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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Emilia Ezeude: 'I tell women power is not served a la carte'

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August 23, 2018

Emilia Ezeude: 'I tell women power is not served a la carte'

By Josephine Agbonkhese Poised to halt the slide in their political fortune ahead of the 2019 general elections, women politicians from various political affiliations in states across the country recently launched a coalition, the Women in Politics I

By Josephine Agbonkhese Poised to halt the slide in their political fortune ahead of the 2019 general elections, women politicians from various political affiliations in states across the country recently launched a coalition, the Women in Politics I

August 22, 2018
Saudi Arabia may execute first female political activist

Human rights activists are campaigning to save the life of the first woman in Saudi Arabia to be sentenced to death over her political activism. 

August 22, 2018
Academic rues marginalized position of women in political sphere

Mysuru: Pointing out that representation of women in India was worse than that of Pakistana and Nepal, retired professor of political science at the University of Mysore (UoM) Prof.

August 20, 2018
Smashing records: More women have won primaries than ever before

Women are not just running for office in record numbers this year — they are winning.

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August 17, 2018
Colombia see summer of surge for women in politics

Last week, the new President of Colombia, Iván Duque, swore in his vice president, Marta Lucía Ramírez.

She is Colombia’s first female vice president.

August 17, 2018
Democratic women candidates continue to expand their numbers, Republicans stay static

Results from Tuesday night’s primaries in four states offered yet another strong showing by women candidates this cycle, particularly on the Democratic side.