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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.  

The Role of Local Governments in Promoting Gender Equality for Sustainability

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June 23, 2016

The Role of Local Governments in Promoting Gender Equality for Sustainability

The UCLG Standing Committee on Gender Equality monitors and promotes the participation of women at local level across the world.

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The UCLG Standing Committee on Gender Equality monitors and promotes the participation of women at local level across the world.

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Virginia Raggi becomes first female mayor of Rome

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Virginia Raggi becomes first female mayor of Rome

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In Rome, 37-year-old lawyer Virginia Raggia promised a new era for the city as she celebrated her victory over centre-left Democratic Party candidate Roberto Giachetti with 67% of the votes.

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In Rome, 37-year-old lawyer Virginia Raggia promised a new era for the city as she celebrated her victory over centre-left Democratic Party candidate Roberto Giachetti with 67% of the votes.

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Half of Labour's female councillors in Glasgow to quit 'macho' council

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Half of Labour's female councillors in Glasgow to quit 'macho' council

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The Herald Scotland reports that a major exodus from Glasgow's ruling Labour administration is set to deepen rifts within the authority, with almost half the party's female councillors expected to quit politics.

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The Herald Scotland reports that a major exodus from Glasgow's ruling Labour administration is set to deepen rifts within the authority, with almost half the party's female councillors expected to quit politics.

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Sadiq Khan puts women to the fore in latest appointments to mayoral team

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Sadiq Khan puts women to the fore in latest appointments to mayoral team

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London’s new Labour mayor Sadiq Khan has announced key members of the team he hopes will help him deliver his manifesto pledges as he embarks on his first term as mayor.

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London’s new Labour mayor Sadiq Khan has announced key members of the team he hopes will help him deliver his manifesto pledges as he embarks on his first term as mayor.

Manual for facilitators: breaking barriers and empowering young women to participate in democratic politics

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June 6, 2016

Manual for facilitators: breaking barriers and empowering young women to participate in democratic politics

This research aims to map young women’s political participation at the Local Government, Presidential and Parliamentary levels including university student bodies.

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This research aims to map young women’s political participation at the Local Government, Presidential and Parliamentary levels including university student bodies.

Welcome manual for women elected municipal officials

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June 2, 2016

Welcome manual for women elected municipal officials

This manual seeks to help women during their first time as a politician in their local municipality as it is a tool that will help women elected officials to carry out their role as local elected officials.

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This manual seeks to help women during their first time as a politician in their local municipality as it is a tool that will help women elected officials to carry out their role as local elected officials.

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Colorado, Vermont, and Arizona, are the three states of the USA with the highest proportion of women legislators

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Colorado, Vermont, and Arizona, are the three states of the USA with the highest proportion of women legislators

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The political participation of women is currently a hot topic in American politics. In the race to the 2016 United States presidential elections, different polls declare Hillary Clinton a strong candidate to become the first female President of the country. Never before a woman had bigger chances to become President of the USA. However, gender equality in politics and women’s political empowerment is still a goal to be achieved.

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The political participation of women is currently a hot topic in American politics. In the race to the 2016 United States presidential elections, different polls declare Hillary Clinton a strong candidate to become the first female President of the country. Never before a woman had bigger chances to become President of the USA. However, gender equality in politics and women’s political empowerment is still a goal to be achieved.

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Emerge Wisconsin works to increase the number of women in politics in Wisconsin

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Emerge Wisconsin works to increase the number of women in politics in Wisconsin

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Emerge Wisconsin, an organization dedicated to increase the number of Democratic women in public office, has published an article on the underrepresentation of women in politics in that State. According to CAWP data, only 25.8% of state lawmakers are women; however, when women run for public office, they win in the same percentages as men.

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Emerge Wisconsin, an organization dedicated to increase the number of Democratic women in public office, has published an article on the underrepresentation of women in politics in that State. According to CAWP data, only 25.8% of state lawmakers are women; however, when women run for public office, they win in the same percentages as men.

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