The data on women leaders
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Local Government
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.
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The Women’s Reservation Bill that ensures a 33 per cent reservation of seats in the
The importance of gender quota in politics
The Rajya Sabha unanimously passed the women’s reservation Bill to reserve one-thir
State not doing enough to encourage more women to enter politics, human rights watchdog warns
Progress on improving the representation of women in Irish politics has been “negligible” in the last six years, a new report has said.
September 21, 2023
Indonesia: election to be milestone for women's representation in parliament
The 2024 election is expected to be an important milestone for increasing women's representation in parliament, according to Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Bintang Puspayoga.
Japan: out-of-touch LDP needs to promote more women to political posts
The sight of two dozen or so men, all in cutaway coats, standing side by side on the stairs of the prime minister's office seemed bizarre.
Latin American democracy, as told by five powerful women
This Friday is the International Day of Democracy.
September 18, 2023
New Zealand may get first female finance minister in 30 years
In practice debates before previous New Zealand elections, Nicola Willis used to play the role of formidable female politicians.