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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.  

March 30, 2017
Canada: New Brunswick's government to give political parties financial incentives to field women candidates

FREDERICTON -- New Brunswick's gove

March 3, 2017
From where I stand: “I made history by becoming the youngest City Council member”

“My sister, who's a lawyer and a wo

March 2, 2017
India: Women winning fewer seats in Uttar Pradesh elections

Poor, populous Uttar Pradesh (UP) w

March 1, 2017
Nepal: Minority women to see big increase among elected in May local elections

KATHMANDU, Feb 28: One of the

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