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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.
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The Iraqi Women Network statement on International Women's Day 2016
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March 8, 2016
The Iraqi Women Network statement on International Women's Day 2016
As Global Women Movement celebrates International Women's d
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As Global Women Movement celebrates International Women's d
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iKNOW Politics wishes all its members and followers a happy Women's Day 2016!
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On September 2015, the UN Sustainable Development Summit approved 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. SDG5 aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by 2030. In particular, Target 5.5. aims to “Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life”.
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On September 2015, the UN Sustainable Development Summit approved 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. SDG5 aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by 2030. In particular, Target 5.5. aims to “Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life”.
In Indian Towns Where Women Are Elected, Life Improves for Girls
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January 15, 2016
In Indian Towns Where Women Are Elected, Life Improves for Girls
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Written by Miriam Kelberg and o
Gender, Urbanization and Democratic Governance
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January 15, 2016
Gender, Urbanization and Democratic Governance
With two-thirds of the world’s popu
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With two-thirds of the world’s popu
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Summary Video of the WIP Mexico Summit 2015
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January 14, 2016
Summary Video of the WIP Mexico Summit 2015
The Women in Parliaments (WIP) and the Mexican Senate co-hosted the Mexico Summit on 7-9 Octo
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The Women in Parliaments (WIP) and the Mexican Senate co-hosted the Mexico Summit on 7-9 Octo
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The Economist interviews a Saudi female councillor
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January 11, 2016
The Economist interviews a Saudi female councillor
The Economist's editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, speaks to Huda Al-Jeraisy, one of
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The Economist's editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, speaks to Huda Al-Jeraisy, one of
Promoting Women's Political Participation: A MONITORING GUIDE
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December 28, 2015
Promoting Women's Political Participation: A MONITORING GUIDE
The program “Enhancing Women’s Political Participation in China,” implemented between 2011 and 2015 by the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) with the support of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality, has
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The program “Enhancing Women’s Political Participation in China,” implemented between 2011 and 2015 by the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) with the support of the UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality, has