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.

Women’s voices are being stifled by political inaction

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September 28, 2023

Women’s voices are being stifled by political inaction

In a trend that threatens the very essence of democracy, women who are brimming with potential and fresh perspectives are more hesitant than ever to stand for elected office in Scotland. Their number-one reason?

The data on women leaders

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September 28, 2023

The data on women leaders

As women’s representation in U.S.

Will potential women politicians in Goa get a fair deal?

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September 27, 2023

Will potential women politicians in Goa get a fair deal?

The Women’s Reservation Bill that ensures a 33 per cent reservation of seats in the

The importance of gender quota in politics

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September 27, 2023

The importance of gender quota in politics

The Rajya Sabha unanimously passed the women’s reservation Bill to reserve one-thir

State not doing enough to encourage more women to enter politics, human rights watchdog warns

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September 27, 2023

State not doing enough to encourage more women to enter politics, human rights watchdog warns

Progress on improving the representation of women in Irish politics has been “negligible” in the last six years, a new report has said.

Nari Shakti: India okays women's reservation bill - but nothing will change soon

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September 22, 2023

Nari Shakti: India okays women's reservation bill - but nothing will change soon

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World News

Indonesia: election to be milestone for women's representation in parliament

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/21/2023 - 05:10

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Indonesia: election to be milestone for women's representation in parliament

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The 2024 election is expected to be an important milestone for increasing women's representation in parliament, according to Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Bintang Puspayoga.

"We all hope that the 2024 election will be an important milestone in the struggle to achieve fairer and more inclusive representation in parliament to create empowered women and protected children," the minister said in Jakarta on Wednesday.