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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.  

ParlAmerica's Training guide: Promoting women's candidacies in the Americas and the Caribbean

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July 11, 2018

ParlAmerica's Training guide: Promoting women's candidacies in the Americas and the Caribbean

In line with its commitment to strengthening democracy and governance in the Americas and the Caribbean, ParlAmericas carries out activities related to electoral processes and women’s political participation.

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In line with its commitment to strengthening democracy and governance in the Americas and the Caribbean, ParlAmericas carries out activities related to electoral processes and women’s political participation.

Interviews

July 6, 2018
US: Married suburban women could be pivotal in the battle for Congress — but for which side?

At a McAlister's Deli, tucked in one of the miles of strip malls that line Manchester Road among the shoulder-to-shoulder suburbs of west St.

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July 6, 2018
Gambia: The cabinet reshuffle and the gender agenda

On Friday June 29th, 2018, President Adama Barrow effected a major cabinet change.

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July 6, 2018
Trump inspires more women candidates in Hawaii

Statewide, females make up 38 percent of candidates this year, compared to 32 percent in the prior election cycle.

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July 6, 2018
Meet the female ministers in Malaysia’s new cabinet

Women’s rights groups in Malaysia have called on Pakatan Harapan to fulfil its promise of minimum 30% representation at the highest policy-making body in Malaysia.

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July 6, 2018
NGOs in Malawi call for attitude change towards female politicians

Youth and Society Organization (YAS) and Pan-African Civic Educators Network (PACENET) have reiterated the need for people in the country to change their perceptions and cultural beliefs that regard female politicians as underachievers.

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July 6, 2018
Nigeria: Politics Ex-minister speaks on women in politics

A former minister of aviation and the founder/chairperson of Women Leadership Institute (WLI), Dr. Kema Chikwe, has underscored the need to remove institutional, economic, cultural and political impediments to women participation in politics.

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