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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.  

Creating history is herstory: a local girl turns public leader, Bhutan

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July 2, 2014

Creating history is herstory: a local girl turns public leader, Bhutan

In the landlocked Himalayan nation of Bhutan, Namgay Peldon never thought she would make history, but she did. She was elected the first women Gup, the block leader, as the nation voted for the first time, transitioning from monarchy to democracy in 2008.

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In the landlocked Himalayan nation of Bhutan, Namgay Peldon never thought she would make history, but she did. She was elected the first women Gup, the block leader, as the nation voted for the first time, transitioning from monarchy to democracy in 2008.

She builds bridges, schools and delivers results, India

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July 2, 2014

She builds bridges, schools and delivers results, India

Mother of three children and a home-maker for more than a decade, few in her sleepy village would have imagined that she would be planning bridges and schools today.  But that is Vandana Bahadur Maida’s life in Khankhandvi, in the populous state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Mother of three children and a home-maker for more than a decade, few in her sleepy village would have imagined that she would be planning bridges and schools today.  But that is Vandana Bahadur Maida’s life in Khankhandvi, in the populous state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Women in Politics in Slovenia

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June 27, 2014

Women in Politics in Slovenia

Slovenia is one of the newer European states. This year we marked the 22nd anniversary of the independence declaration. It joined the European Union in 2004. 
 
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Slovenia is one of the newer European states. This year we marked the 22nd anniversary of the independence declaration. It joined the European Union in 2004. 
 
June 25, 2014
Lack of women in politics highlighted in official report, Ireland

The Department of Justice has reported to the United Nations that there are too few women in politics and other decision-making roles in Ireland.

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June 25, 2014
Law to boost female representation in municipalities passes, Israel

A measure rewarding municipal parties with women on their lists became law Monday night, with 57 in favor and 14 against it, despite outspoken haredi opposition.

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June 25, 2014
Committee says gender gap threatens development goals, Cambodia

Cambodian women continue to be poorly represented in government following commune elections in May, the Committee to Promote Women in Politics said yesterday.

This reality, the committee said, is endangering the Kingdom’s chances of meeting its UN Millennium Development Goals.

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Call for proposals: Experiences that make a difference: Mainstreaming gender equality in the public policies of Latin American and Caribbean countries

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Call for proposals: Experiences that make a difference: Mainstreaming gender equality in the public policies of Latin American and Caribbean countries

Within the framework of the project “Overcoming Obstacles for Gender Mainstreaming in Latin America and the Caribbean”, the Gender Practice Area of the UNDP Regional Centre for Latin America and th

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June 10, 2014
Lives saved in Viet Nam by involving women in disaster planning

Through the training of women in disaster management, as well as national lobbying, the contribution of women has been recognized and a government decree now gives the Women’s Union an official space in decision-making bodies.&nbsp

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