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 UCLG Standing Committee on Gender Equality monitors and promotes the participation of women at local level across the world.
The UCLG Standing Committee on Gender Equality monitors and promotes the participation of women at local level across the world.
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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.
This research aims to map young women’s political participation at the Local Government, Presidential and Parliamentary levels including university student bodies.