Summary from E-Discussion on Women in Local Governments (August 10-24, 2009)
Increasingly countries around the world are going the decentralization route.
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.
Anne McLellan
former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada
Developing gender-sensitive local services
This report summarizes policy recommendations and strategies discussed at the seminar "Developing gender-sensitive local services". It discusses the importance of developing gender-sensitive services and provides recommendations on how to ensure such services.
The Politics of Democratic Governance
This report describes women's participation at local and national levels and social movements and parties securing accountability in contemporary governance.
Women and Local Democracy - Lessons from Central America
This publication draws together the experiences and lessons learnt by Central American women working on promoting gender equity in local government.
Promoting Gender Equity in Local Governance – a Toolkit
This report describes lessons learned from the implementation of gender equity policies in some Latin American countries and provides recommendations on how to hold successful advocacy campaigns.
A Study of the San Salvador Municipal Gender Equity Policy
This report describes the objectives and strategies of the San Salvador gender equity policy and its impact on women.
Quick Entry Points to Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality in Democratic Governance Clusters
This paper explores some of most common questions on gender and develops a human rights-based approach to practical tools for democratic governance practitioners in terms of gender programming per Cluster.
Democratic Governance: The Missing Millennium Development Goal
This leaflet includes information about One World Action's programs in promoting women in politics and provides recommendations to governments, donors and civil society organizations on their work for promoting women in politics.