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.
Second runner-up and winner of the World Mayor Commendation for services to the city of Surabaya is Mayor Tri Rismaharini. After the election of Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo to Indonesia’s presidency, Mayor ‘Risma’ has become the country’s most talked about city leader.
It must have been awkward, all this time, commencing cabinet meetings with the greeting: "Good morning, Lady and gentlemen".
THE increasing low participation of women in politics, especially in contesting for elective offices is beginning to give serious concern to women leaders and are now canvassing for strategies to tackle the deficit and ensure that women’s skills and intelligence are properly and equally harne
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.
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.
Vietnam's National Assembly chairwoman Tong Thi Phong said promoting gender equality in the political area will create more opportunities for women, Vietnam News Agency (VN
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South Asian writers avoid writing on gender issues, but Dr Anita Weiss rightly explained the politic