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.

Essays on Gender and Governance

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February 13, 2007

Essays on Gender and Governance

The essays in this volume explore the multiple factors that influence the process of engendering governance in complex societies. They focus particularly on the changing roles of various actors such as women’s movements, the state and civil society.

Women's Rights in the Course of the Land Reform in the Republic of Tajikistan

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February 12, 2007

Women's Rights in the Course of the Land Reform in the Republic of Tajikistan

This manual presents information on the land reform process in Tajikistan.

Gender Budget Initiatives: Strategies, Concepts and Experiences

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February 9, 2007

Gender Budget Initiatives: Strategies, Concepts and Experiences

This publication consists of a collection of papers from the High Level International Conference, "Strengthening Economic and Financial Governance Through Gender Responsive Budgeting," held in Brussels in October 2001.

Report on the Status of Women in Yemen Five Years After Beijing 1995

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February 9, 2007

Report on the Status of Women in Yemen Five Years After Beijing 1995

This report evaluates the status of women in Yemen five years after the signing of the Beijing Platform for Action. It looks at women's involvement in a number of areas including poverty, education, health, violence, decision-making processes, human rights and violence.

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