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.

Are women reshaping the political donor class in the USA? Money matters in the upcoming races for Governor

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January 28, 2021

Are women reshaping the political donor class in the USA? Money matters in the upcoming races for Governor

Within the next two years, 38 states will hold gubernatorial elections, including two states - Virginia and New Jersey – who will hold gubernatorial elections in November 2021. These elections provide multiple opportunities for women.

Patriarchy rules politics too, but these women want to change that

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September 15, 2020

Patriarchy rules politics too, but these women want to change that

Urmila Singh has been helping women in Bihar nurture their political ambitions for over two decades now.

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Lawmaker who brought her newborn to the California statehouse joins other elected women challenging outdated notions around parenthood

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 15:05

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Lawmaker who brought her newborn to the California statehouse joins other elected women challenging outdated notions around parenthood

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Buffy Wicks held her newborn as she stood to speak on the floor of the California State Assembly.

“Please, please, please pass this bill,” said the masked lawmaker during a short speech on housing legislation, her 1-month-old growing increasingly fussy. “And I’m gonna go finish feeding my daughter.”

Buffy Wicks held her newborn as she stood to speak on the floor of the California State Assembly.

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USU research study: Who is included – and excluded – when making county policies?

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 14:59

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USU research study: Who is included – and excluded – when making county policies?

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A research study conducted by Utah State University’s Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), in conjunction with USU Extension, reports that women hold 42.5% of leadership positions within county governments in Utah.

Susan Madsen, founding director of the UWLP and inaugural Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in USU’s Huntsman School of Business, said that number shows a positive representation of the state average, but many county governments are lower.

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Female leaders say sexism, threats come with the job

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 14:17

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Female leaders say sexism, threats come with the job

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Local female leaders in Norman and Oklahoma City have been subject to threats, harassment and sexism in recent months.

The COVID-19 pandemic coupled with urgent calls for racial justice have stirred a new group of vocal critics, with their anger spilling over into emails, tweets and direct messages to their city councilors.

For local female politicians, that outcry comes with a layer of sexism veiled in gendered insults, name-calling and personal attacks directed at their appearance.

Local female leaders in Norman and Oklahoma City have been subject to threats, harassment and sexism in recent months.

For local female politicians, that outcry comes with a layer of sexism veiled in gendered insults, name-calling and personal attacks directed at their appearance.

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SNP to launch project aiming to get more Scots women into politics

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 06:10

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SNP to launch project aiming to get more Scots women into politics

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THE SNP will tomorrow unveil a new project aimed at combating the gender balance in Scotland’s politics.

Australia: Get elected by Ruth McGowan

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August 12, 2020

Australia: Get elected by Ruth McGowan

Disillusioned with politicians and frustrated with politics in general? Stop complaining. Be the change you wish to see. Run for office and Get Elected!

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UNDP, Norway to work together in Ukraine to support women’s participation in local politics

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 09:50

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UNDP, Norway to work together in Ukraine to support women’s participation in local politics

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The United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine (UNDP) today signed a new Cooperation Agreement with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on a project boost women’s representation and participation in Ukraine’s decentralized local government territorial communities.