Brazil: The City 50-50 Platform
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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City 50-50 Platform encourages gender parity in power spheres in Brazil
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UN Women launched www.cidade5050.org.br where candidates will be able to make public commitments to gender equality.
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UN Women launched www.cidade5050.org.br where candidates will be able to make public commitments to gender equality.
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Women gain political representation and leadership in rural China
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Liao Bin, from the Hunan province in China, was elected as the head of her Village Committee at 27.
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Liao Bin, from the Hunan province in China, was elected as the head of her Village Committee at 27.
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Municipal elections offer political first step for Lebanese women
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According to the National Commission for Lebanese Women, some 600 women were elected during the 2016 municipal elections, an increase of 15% compared to the last elections held in 2010.
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According to the National Commission for Lebanese Women, some 600 women were elected during the 2016 municipal elections, an increase of 15% compared to the last elections held in 2010.
UN Women Annual Report 2015-2016
2015 was UN Women’s fifth year.
Panel Discussion on "Electing Women Leaders"
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July 7, 2016
Panel Discussion on "Electing Women Leaders"
2016 has been a historic year for e
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2016 has been a historic year for e
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Tunisia moves closer to achieving gender equality in politics
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Tunisia’s Parliament has approved an amendment ensuring that women have greater representation in local politics. This amendment, which applies to both municipal and regional elections, includes a proposal for “horizontal and vertical” gender parity in Article 49 of the electoral law.
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Tunisia’s Parliament has approved an amendment ensuring that women have greater representation in local politics. This amendment, which applies to both municipal and regional elections, includes a proposal for “horizontal and vertical” gender parity in Article 49 of the electoral law.
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Herat Leaders Call for Afghan Women to Play Active Role in Politics
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The need for more Afghan women to work in government positions was the key message from those speaking at a UN-backed event in Herat city, the capital of Afghanistan’s third largest province.
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The need for more Afghan women to work in government positions was the key message from those speaking at a UN-backed event in Herat city, the capital of Afghanistan’s third largest province.
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Enhancing Women’s Role and Participation in Governance in India
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To empower elected women representatives, several initiatives supported by UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, such as trainings, workshops, exposure visits are helping women bring socio-political change in the communities.
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To empower elected women representatives, several initiatives supported by UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, such as trainings, workshops, exposure visits are helping women bring socio-political change in the communities.