Local Government

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.

Equality of women and men in local life

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December 19, 2023

Equality of women and men in local life

A Glimpse into the Life of a Women in Politics: CEMR Unveils First Data Coming from 31 Countries

December 14, 2023

India's women voters will surpass male voters from 2029 general election onwards

A major shift in India's electoral landscape is anticipated by the end of this decade. A report by the SBI has claimed that women voters in India will surpass male voters from 2029 onwards.

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December 13, 2023

Women’s political empowerment lags even as gender gap narrows

PETALING JAYA: The statistics department reported better gender equality overall in 2022, but noted a clear challenge faced in women’s political empowerment, which remains alarmingly low.

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December 4, 2023

UBCM supporting Cambodian women in local government leadership

Since 2005 UBCM has participated in international projects that support local government development through missions in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

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Imbalanced gender representation in cabinets during Nigeria’s Fourth Republic

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November 28, 2023

Imbalanced gender representation in cabinets during Nigeria’s Fourth Republic

For a country with a significant female population, Nigeria has been poor in ensuring gender parity in elected and appointed leadership positions.

November 28, 2023

President Duda swears in new government with acting PM Morawiecki at the helm

On Monday, President Andrzej Duda swore in the new government of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who will have two weeks to secure a vote of confidence. Most of the ministers have been swapped, although some previously served as deputy ministers.

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Suella Braverman – the trap for women (of colour) in politics

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November 27, 2023

Suella Braverman – the trap for women (of colour) in politics

It has been a spectacular fall from grace for the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. After being unceremoniously sacked from her position, her divisive reign as one of the highest-ranking ministers in this country has come to an end.