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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.  

November 10, 2023
Uganda: Women still lag behind in politics – new report

Ugandan women as a special interest group remain on the sidelines of mainstream politics despite years of affirmative action, a new government report has revealed.

Lack of ‘female perspective’ in No.10 led to women’s deaths during Covid, says former top UK civil servant

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November 3, 2023

Lack of ‘female perspective’ in No.10 led to women’s deaths during Covid, says former top UK civil servant

A lack of gender diversity among decisionmakers in the UK prime minister’s office meant that women were not adequately considered in pandemic-related policymaking, likely leading to preventable d

A lack of gender diversity among decisionmakers in the UK prime minister’s office meant that women were not adequately considered in pandemic-related policymaking, likely leading to preventable d

November 3, 2023
What stands in way of realising two-thirds gender requirement

While celebrating 13 years since the promulgation of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, Katiba Institute highlighted several achievements, some of which demonstrated a greater involvement of women in pol

November 3, 2023
Sultan of Oman appoints members of State Council, including 18 women

The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, issued on Wednesday a royal decree appointing members of the State Council, the second legislative chamber.

October 25, 2023
Argentina's Milei repels women voters, fires up disgruntled men

Some love him for it. Others are appalled.

October 25, 2023
Women will vote at a Vatican meeting for the first time

When Helena Jeppesen-Spuhler, an advocate for the ordination of women, joined a major Vatican meeting this month, she was skeptical that an institution dominated by men for 2,000 years was ready

October 24, 2023
Arab Parliament: women’s political contributions strengthen democratic process, serve in achieving inclusive development

Unveiling the ongoing debate surrounding women in politics

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October 17, 2023

Unveiling the ongoing debate surrounding women in politics

When discussing women’s involvement in the workforce, development projects, and policy-making, a common adage is often repeated: “The bottle is new, but the water remains

When discussing women’s involvement in the workforce, development projects, and policy-making, a common adage is often repeated: “The bottle is new, but the water remains

Japan’s gender gap has never been wider. Can Kishida close it?

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October 13, 2023

Japan’s gender gap has never been wider. Can Kishida close it?

The number of women in Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s latest Cabinet reshuffle, announced Sept.

The number of women in Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s latest Cabinet reshuffle, announced Sept.