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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.  

In Thailand: Empowering Communities and Minorities Hill-Tribe Women Enter the Political Arena

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April 28, 2014

In Thailand: Empowering Communities and Minorities Hill-Tribe Women Enter the Political Arena

The Asia Foundation helps women leaders from eight northern hill-tribes to gain the knowledge, confidence, and momentum needed to join local government.

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The Asia Foundation helps women leaders from eight northern hill-tribes to gain the knowledge, confidence, and momentum needed to join local government.

Opportunities and Challenges of Women's Political Participation in India

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April 28, 2014

Opportunities and Challenges of Women's Political Participation in India

ndia has witnessed the world’s largest experiment in grassroots local democracy, triggered by the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution, which created a third tier of governance – Panchayati Raj Institutions (Village Councils) and urban local bodies.

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ndia has witnessed the world’s largest experiment in grassroots local democracy, triggered by the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution, which created a third tier of governance – Panchayati Raj Institutions (Village Councils) and urban local bodies.

Women’s Political Participation in Asia and the Pacific

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April 28, 2014

Women’s Political Participation in Asia and the Pacific

This paper examines current patterns of women’s political participation in the four subregions (Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, South Asia and the Pacific Islands) of the Asia-Pacific region.
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This paper examines current patterns of women’s political participation in the four subregions (Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, South Asia and the Pacific Islands) of the Asia-Pacific region.
April 28, 2014
She should run is the anthem of NWI pols, USA

There is an Ethel, a Melanie, a Dana, a Jolie, a Melody, a Nancy, a Judith, and a Margaret who would prefer voters call her Peggy.

Women are all over Lake and Porter county ballots this spring.

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April 28, 2014
More women in Tamil Nadu turned out to vote than men, India

Women not only outnumber men on electoral rolls in the state, they also outscored them in casting votes. The Election Commission on Saturday said 2.03 crore women — 73.86% of the total women voters — cast their votes in the Lok Sabha elections held on Thursday.

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April 25, 2014
Proponents of women in politics to brace up, Ghana

Group and individual proponents advocating for increased participation of women in governance, have been urged to brace up for another round of advocacy, as the local government elections, approaches later this year.

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April 24, 2014
Beyond numbers: women and political leadership in Uganda
Isis Women’s International Cross Cultural Exchange (Isis-WICCE), an international feminist organization based in Uganda,conducted a study on Making a Difference: Towards Women’s Substantive Engagement in
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April 21, 2014
KP govt to set up women desks at all police stations, Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has announced that women police desks would be established at all 500 police stations of the province to facilitate the province’s female population.

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Promoting women’s leadership in local government: Local government associations help women meet the challenge

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April 10, 2014

Promoting women’s leadership in local government: Local government associations help women meet the challenge

This case study highlights some of the good practices emerging
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This case study highlights some of the good practices emerging
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