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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.  

Not just sticks and stones: Psychological abuse and physical violence among U.S. state senators

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July 15, 2022

Not just sticks and stones: Psychological abuse and physical violence among U.S. state senators

In this study, we report results of a survey of U.S. state senators about their experiences  of psychological abuse, physical violence, and sexualized abuse and violence on the job, as well as gender differences among senators.

In this study, we report results of a survey of U.S. state senators about their experiences  of psychological abuse, physical violence, and sexualized abuse and violence on the job, as well as gender differences among senators.

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Japan: Local assemblies identify barriers that stop women entering politics

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Japan: Local assemblies identify barriers that stop women entering politics

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Local politicians across Japan feel that more needs to be done to help women enter and remain in politics, from combatting sexual harassment to beefing up maternity leave policies, according to a new survey.

And assemblymen pointed to another obstacle they think is preventing women from breaking the glass ceiling: The views of their own supporters.

Local politicians across Japan feel that more needs to be done to help women enter and remain in politics, from combatting sexual harassment to beefing up maternity leave policies, according to a new survey.

And assemblymen pointed to another obstacle they think is preventing women from breaking the glass ceiling: The views of their own supporters.

Harassment of female candidates a growing issue in Japanese politics

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July 7, 2022

Harassment of female candidates a growing issue in Japanese politics

In 2019, Aiko Usui was 28 years old and running for a seat in a ward assembly election in Tokyo. But instead of being treated as an aspiring politician by some of the voters she was canvassing, she instead felt like a pop idol being targeted for abuse.

In 2019, Aiko Usui was 28 years old and running for a seat in a ward assembly election in Tokyo. But instead of being treated as an aspiring politician by some of the voters she was canvassing, she instead felt like a pop idol being targeted for abuse.

I’m not sexist, other voters are

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July 6, 2022

I’m not sexist, other voters are

During the 2020 caucus cycle, I heard it a lot, the refrain of the cautious Democratic voter. I want to vote for her, but I don’t think she can win. It wasn’t, people reasoned, because they were sexist, but they worried that America was.

During the 2020 caucus cycle, I heard it a lot, the refrain of the cautious Democratic voter. I want to vote for her, but I don’t think she can win. It wasn’t, people reasoned, because they were sexist, but they worried that America was.

After year of historic political gains, Black women continue push toward governorships

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July 5, 2022

After year of historic political gains, Black women continue push toward governorships

(CNN)In 2018, Stacey Abrams came within 1.4 percentage points of clinching the governor's mansion in Georgia. Her stinging loss to Republican Brian Kemp is still on the hearts of many of her most fervent supporters some four years later.

(CNN)In 2018, Stacey Abrams came within 1.4 percentage points of clinching the governor's mansion in Georgia. Her stinging loss to Republican Brian Kemp is still on the hearts of many of her most fervent supporters some four years later.

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Jersey election 2022: Number of females elected rises from 14 to 21

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Jersey election 2022: Number of females elected rises from 14 to 21

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The 2022 election has seen more women elected to Jersey's government than ever before.

A total of 51% of the newly-elected deputies are women, and women now make up 43% of the overall government.

Carina Alves, Inna Gardiner, Carolyn Labey, Helen Miles and Kristina Moore topped their constituency polls.

The 2022 election has seen more women elected to Jersey's government than ever before.

A total of 51% of the newly-elected deputies are women, and women now make up 43% of the overall government.

Carina Alves, Inna Gardiner, Carolyn Labey, Helen Miles and Kristina Moore topped their constituency polls.

Kenya: Women seek elective positions to attain parity in leadership

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June 23, 2022

Kenya: Women seek elective positions to attain parity in leadership

Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for any county or country.

Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for any county or country.

Women’s participation in politics at the local government level in Uganda

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June 22, 2022

Women’s participation in politics at the local government level in Uganda

Uganda adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and was one of the first countries to integrate them into its National Development Plan.

Uganda adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and was one of the first countries to integrate them into its National Development Plan.

Maryland has a glass ceiling. Democrats won’t break it this year.

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June 21, 2022

Maryland has a glass ceiling. Democrats won’t break it this year.

No women are at the top of the ticket in the crowded Democratic primary race for governor, but seven have been picked as running mates.

No women are at the top of the ticket in the crowded Democratic primary race for governor, but seven have been picked as running mates.