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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.  

Women slowly changing the face of French politics

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January 23, 2018

Women slowly changing the face of French politics

The current French parliament has the most women it has ever had: 224 women were elected in June, out of 577 seats. This is mostly due to president Emmanuel Macron, who pushed for more women to run for office.

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The current French parliament has the most women it has ever had: 224 women were elected in June, out of 577 seats. This is mostly due to president Emmanuel Macron, who pushed for more women to run for office.

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‘If we don’t run, then we won’t achieve.’ Why a record number of women are eyeing a run for governor.

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‘If we don’t run, then we won’t achieve.’ Why a record number of women are eyeing a run for governor.

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — At a time when nearly every aspect of politics feels suffused by issues involving gender, the leading Democratic contender for Michigan governor makes a point of rarely mentioning hers.

“I talk about jobs,” former state Senate minority leader Gretchen Whitmer says. “I talk about education. I talk about making government work for people. That’s really the dinner-table issues that I hear from Michiganders in every part of our state.”

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — At a time when nearly every aspect of politics feels suffused by issues involving gender, the leading Democratic contender for Michigan governor makes a point of rarely mentioning hers.

“I talk about jobs,” former state Senate minority leader Gretchen Whitmer says. “I talk about education. I talk about making government work for people. That’s really the dinner-table issues that I hear from Michiganders in every part of our state.”

Colorado has a history of women in politics — and a harassment problem

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January 2, 2018

Colorado has a history of women in politics — and a harassment problem

Nearly 40 percent of Colorado lawmakers are women, and the state has a history of women in powerful jobs. Reporter Bente Birkeland of the radio station KUNC asked about sexual harassment in the Colorado statehouse — and found a problem.

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Nearly 40 percent of Colorado lawmakers are women, and the state has a history of women in powerful jobs. Reporter Bente Birkeland of the radio station KUNC asked about sexual harassment in the Colorado statehouse — and found a problem.

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'Fed up with the old boys' club': Women elected to top municipal jobs across Quebec

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'Fed up with the old boys' club': Women elected to top municipal jobs across Quebec

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7 of 18 borough mayors elected in Montreal are women, as are many city councillors and other Quebec mayors. 

 Yesterday, Montrealers elected a woman to be mayor for the first time. 

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7 of 18 borough mayors elected in Montreal are women, as are many city councillors and other Quebec mayors. 

 Yesterday, Montrealers elected a woman to be mayor for the first time. 

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Fresh call for gender equality in local politics in York

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Fresh call for gender equality in local politics in York

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Politicians in York have added their voices to calls for better gender representation in local government, after newly-published research about the imbalance.

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Politicians in York have added their voices to calls for better gender representation in local government, after newly-published research about the imbalance.

Power to the people? Tackling the gender imbalance in combined authorities and local government

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August 22, 2017

Power to the people? Tackling the gender imbalance in combined authorities and local government

A new generation of young women is ready and willing to participate in politics.

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A new generation of young women is ready and willing to participate in politics.

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Old boys’ club puts women off politics

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Old boys’ club puts women off politics

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An old boys’ network in local political parties is deterring women from standing as councillors, a report has said.

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An old boys’ network in local political parties is deterring women from standing as councillors, a report has said.

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