August 23, 2016
Municipal elections offer political first step for Lebanese women
According to the National Commissio
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.
UN Women Annual Report 2015-2016
2015 was UN Women’s fifth year.
Panel Discussion on "Electing Women Leaders"
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July 7, 2016
Panel Discussion on "Electing Women Leaders"
2016 has been a historic year for e
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2016 has been a historic year for e
June 30, 2016
Tunisia moves closer to achieving gender equality in politics
Tunisia’s Parliament has approved a
June 24, 2016
Herat Leaders Call for Afghan Women to Play Active Role in Politics
The need for more Afghan women to w
June 23, 2016
Enhancing Women’s Role and Participation in Governance in India
To empower elected women representa
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.
June 20, 2016
Virginia Raggi becomes first female mayor of Rome
In Rome, 37-year-old lawyer Virgini
June 16, 2016
Half of Labour's female councillors in Glasgow to quit 'macho' council
The Herald Scotland reports that a