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.
In recent months, the developing nation of Somaliland has made a number of steps towards encouraging the active participation of women throughout its institutions. As the writer of the article below notes, newly-elected President Hon.
In a year that has broken records for the number of women running for office, the primaries in eight states this week might be considered Super Tuesday for female candidates.
Lorena Cruz Sanchez, president of the Mexican National Women's Institute (INMUJERES), said that the state of Sinaloa is a pion
Monday, November 16, has started in Mexico a new lecture series on Women and Politics "A pending issue".
The White Paper, published in June 2015
The White Paper, published in June 2015
Narayanganj, Bangladesh — This Muslim-majority nation may have a female prime minister, but at the local level it remains difficult for women to gain and hold political power.
Joint Press Release
UNDP and UN Women
By Charlotte Maria Sáenz
!["Office of Women for Dignity" at the Zapatista Autonomous Municipality "Caracol de Oventic," Chiapas, Mexico.](/sites/default/files/styles/resources_front/public/2015-03-18-1426663080-8133991-OficinaMujeresDignidad-thumb.JPG?itok=BFf6S0Ef ""Office of Women for Dignity" at the Zapatista Autonomous Municipality "Caracol de Oventic," Chiapas, Mexico.")
By Charlotte Maria Sáenz
