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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.  

February 21, 2017
Indian politician quits after protests against giving women stronger voice

GUWAHATI, India (Thomson Reuters Fo

February 16, 2017
Egypt appoints first-ever female governor

Nadia Ahmed Abdou is the first fema

February 8, 2017
International IDEA Organized Haiti’s First Female Mayors National Conference

From 27-30 November 2016, Inter

December 23, 2016
Women win record number of seats in Timor-Leste village elections

By Corinne Roberts

A framework for developing internal gender policies for electoral management bodies

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December 8, 2016

A framework for developing internal gender policies for electoral management bodies

November 11, 2016
The urban network C40 is to increase female leadership roles in climate change

By Jack Aldane