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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.  

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Arab Parliament: women’s political contributions strengthen democratic process, serve in achieving inclusive development

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Arab Parliament: women’s political contributions strengthen democratic process, serve in achieving inclusive development

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The Arab Parliament emphasized that women’s political empowerment, which enhances the roles they can play in the political sphere, contributes significantly to consolidating the process of democratisation and achieving inclusive development, notably in light of women’s assumption of high-ra

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The Arab Parliament emphasized that women’s political empowerment, which enhances the roles they can play in the political sphere, contributes significantly to consolidating the process of democratisation and achieving inclusive development, notably in light of women’s assumption of high-ra

Unveiling the ongoing debate surrounding women in politics

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October 17, 2023

Unveiling the ongoing debate surrounding women in politics

When discussing women’s involvement in the workforce, development projects, and policy-making, a common adage is often repeated: “The bottle is new, but the water remains

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When discussing women’s involvement in the workforce, development projects, and policy-making, a common adage is often repeated: “The bottle is new, but the water remains

Japan’s gender gap has never been wider. Can Kishida close it?

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October 13, 2023

Japan’s gender gap has never been wider. Can Kishida close it?

The number of women in Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s latest Cabinet reshuffle, announced Sept.

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The number of women in Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s latest Cabinet reshuffle, announced Sept.

Applying ‘Down Girl: the Logic of Misogyny’ to examine the differential treatment of women politicians

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October 3, 2023

Applying ‘Down Girl: the Logic of Misogyny’ to examine the differential treatment of women politicians

“Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny,” is a book written by philosopher and feminist scholar Kate Manne.

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“Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny,” is a book written by philosopher and feminist scholar Kate Manne.

How Feinstein broke ground for women in politics

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October 2, 2023

How Feinstein broke ground for women in politics

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who died Thursday night in her Washington home, is considered a trailblazer for women in politics.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who died Thursday night in her Washington home, is considered a trailblazer for women in politics.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein, an 'icon for women in politics,' dies at 90, source confirms

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein, an 'icon for women in politics,' dies at 90, source confirms

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Senator Dianne Feinstein has died at 90 years old, sources have confirmed. Her career was one of many firsts. She was the first woman president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the first woman mayor of San Francisco, and one of two of the first women elected to the U.S. Senate from California.

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Senator Dianne Feinstein has died at 90 years old, sources have confirmed. Her career was one of many firsts. She was the first woman president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the first woman mayor of San Francisco, and one of two of the first women elected to the U.S. Senate from California.

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