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.

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Indian politician quits after protests against giving women stronger voice

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Indian politician quits after protests against giving women stronger voice

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GUWAHATI, India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The chief minister of India's remote northeastern state of Nagaland has resigned after facing increasing pressure for failing to quell weeks of violent protests by tribal groups opposing a move to give women a stronger political voice.

UCLG Africa Interview with Sunkarie Kamara, First Female Mayor of Makeni City, Sierra Leone

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February 17, 2017

UCLG Africa Interview with Sunkarie Kamara, First Female Mayor of Makeni City, Sierra Leone

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Egypt appoints first-ever female governor

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Egypt appoints first-ever female governor

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Nadia Ahmed Abdou is the first female to be appointed governor in Egypt after she was sworn into office on Thursday as the head of the Nile Delta Governorate of Beheira.

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International IDEA Organized Haiti’s First Female Mayors National Conference

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International IDEA Organized Haiti’s First Female Mayors National Conference

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From 27-30 November 2016, International IDEA Haiti office organized a conference for the National Federation of Women Mayors of Haiti (FENAFEMH), in partnership with the South Training Institute (IFOS).