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Gender equality in urban governance: the need for women community leaders

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June 13, 2023

Gender equality in urban governance: the need for women community leaders

Source: Women's Web

Women play a critical role not just in their homes and offices but also in the progress of the entire human race. While they have always held roles like those of scholars, writers, administrators, and reformers, women’s participation as community leaders in urban local governance is yet to achieve its targets.

This blog talks about gender balance in participatory governance, how it democratizes India’s progress, and how this balance can be attained.

Click here to read the full article published by Women’s Web on 13 June 2023.

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Source: Women's Web
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Women's Web
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Women play a critical role not just in their homes and offices but also in the progress of the entire human race. While they have always held roles like those of scholars, writers, administrators, and reformers, women’s participation as community leaders in urban local governance is yet to achieve its targets.

This blog talks about gender balance in participatory governance, how it democratizes India’s progress, and how this balance can be attained.

Click here to read the full article published by Women’s Web on 13 June 2023.

Region
Author
Source: Women's Web
Publisher
Women's Web
Focus areas
Partner
UN Women

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