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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.  

Political Representation and Empowerment: Women in Local Government Institutions in Bihar, India

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April 9, 2014

Political Representation and Empowerment: Women in Local Government Institutions in Bihar, India

The aim of the present study is to find out whether a quantitative rise in the representation of women in political decision-making can transform into qualitative changes in the participation of women, so that it can pave the way for political empowerment of women.

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The aim of the present study is to find out whether a quantitative rise in the representation of women in political decision-making can transform into qualitative changes in the participation of women, so that it can pave the way for political empowerment of women.

How much progress have we made? An analysis of women's political participation in subnational governments in Latin America and the Caribbean

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March 27, 2014

How much progress have we made? An analysis of women's political participation in subnational governments in Latin America and the Caribbean

In recent decades, subnational politics have taken on particular relevance in the process of expanding citizens’ rights.
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In recent decades, subnational politics have taken on particular relevance in the process of expanding citizens’ rights.
November 10, 2013
Backward States put up more women candidates than developed States, India

While women remain under-represented in elections, an interesting new dimension has emerged from the first analysis of 50 years of Assembly election data. India’s backward States systematically put up more female candidates than the developed southern States.

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Opportunities and Challenges of Women's Political Participation in India

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October 11, 2013

Opportunities and Challenges of Women's Political Participation in India

A Synthesis of Research Findings from Select Districts in India There is growing momentum among governments and civil society to foster and ensure women’s participation and leadership in the political arena, and specifically within local governance structures.

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A Synthesis of Research Findings from Select Districts in India There is growing momentum among governments and civil society to foster and ensure women’s participation and leadership in the political arena, and specifically within local governance structures.

The Road to substantive democracy: Women’s political participation in the Americas

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September 9, 2013

The Road to substantive democracy: Women’s political participation in the Americas

The democratic current witnessed in some countries of the Americas during the latter half ofthe 20th century, which led to the overthrow ofrepressive regimes, has brought aboutsignificant changesto the political and electoralsystems of the region. While there have been setbacks a
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The democratic current witnessed in some countries of the Americas during the latter half ofthe 20th century, which led to the overthrow ofrepressive regimes, has brought aboutsignificant changesto the political and electoralsystems of the region. While there have been setbacks a

South Africa Local Government Gender Policy Framework

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May 30, 2013

South Africa Local Government Gender Policy Framework

Local Government has a significant role to play in the achievement of government's goal of "a better life for all." If Local Government were to effectively facilitate the social and economic development of communities and households, the quality of l

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Local Government has a significant role to play in the achievement of government's goal of "a better life for all." If Local Government were to effectively facilitate the social and economic development of communities and households, the quality of l

Gender and Local Governance

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May 30, 2013

Gender and Local Governance

SNV, Netherlands Development organisation,  produced a manual on gender and local governance - an overview of the literature and websites on gender and governance processes, underlining strategies and best practices.

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SNV, Netherlands Development organisation,  produced a manual on gender and local governance - an overview of the literature and websites on gender and governance processes, underlining strategies and best practices.

Gender Equality and Local Governance

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May 30, 2013

Gender Equality and Local Governance

This publication is the result of concrete activities supported by UN Women and the “Equity in Governance” (EiG) project which aimed at translating international commitments and national gender equality policy to the realities of local governance in Albania.

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This publication is the result of concrete activities supported by UN Women and the “Equity in Governance” (EiG) project which aimed at translating international commitments and national gender equality policy to the realities of local governance in Albania.

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