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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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"Our Women in Politics and Society"

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December 28, 2015

"Our Women in Politics and Society"

The preview of the League of Tunisian Women Voters latest documentary, directed by Tunisian actress Anissa Daoud, on the achievements and struggles of Tunisian women to bring real change to their s

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The preview of the League of Tunisian Women Voters latest documentary, directed by Tunisian actress Anissa Daoud, on the achievements and struggles of Tunisian women to bring real change to their s

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March 10, 2015
Indonesia: a political ground shift for women

Sahanan thought her chance of being elected to the Lampung Provincial Parliament in Indonesia on last year’s parliamentary poll was next to none. 

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon/©Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament
February 11, 2015
Nicola Sturgeon: 'I want to help women'

Nicola Sturgeon has been in the job only three months but already she is eyeing her legacy. “Being the first woman First Minister is a big responsibility and I feel the weight of that acutely.

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January 20, 2015
Israel's first ever ultra-Orthodox women’s party makes bold debut

The first-ever Israeli political party dedicated to ultra-Orthodox women, was unveiled Monday.

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January 4, 2015
Gender equality: time for quotas in Scottish politics?

We have a woman who is First Minister if that’s not an example of us reaching gender equality, what is?

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December 29, 2014
Women take 7 of Taiwan's 22 council speaker seats

A new day for women dawned in Taiwan Thursday, with females winning seven of the 22 city and county council speaker positions throughout the country.

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On November the 19th 2014, Nicola Sturgeon became the first female Prime Minister of Scotland

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 by Lucile Huguet Scotland didn’t get enough Yes to become independent from England. However, the country is at a real turning point of its history. Scotland got its first female politician elected as head of the country. As we know, the No vote was predominant at the last referendum where people were asked if they wanted Scotland to remain part of the UK or not.

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