February 20, 2026
Run Where You Are to host event promoting women in politics
This free, non-partisan event will take place on Feb. 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. EST, and is open to participants across the province.
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 in local politics: From formal presence to real influence
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January 14, 2026
Women in local politics: From formal presence to real influence
It is worth repeating that women constitute half of society. Any decision-making without the equal participation of women is truncated and illegitimate from a democratic point of view.
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It is worth repeating that women constitute half of society. Any decision-making without the equal participation of women is truncated and illegitimate from a democratic point of view.
January 9, 2026
Female leaders new to politics eager for first year in office
In January, three women new to local politics will take leadership positions on Whatcom County Council and at the Port of Bellingham. Each has their own ideas for what they bring to the table.
July 15, 2025
‘It was the cow that built your school’: Mama Anna’s grassroots revolution on Mount Meru, Tanzania
High on the slopes of Mount Meru, in Tanzania’s
June 16, 2025
Council positions that women rarely occupy: gender bias in city councils
One of the challenges facing local governments—and institutional politics in general—is reversing the historically negligible presence of women in political parties and administrations.
In the words of Elise Pereira-Nunes: “What matters is planting seeds for a better future. I take pride in pushing these issues forward and making gender equality a cross-cutting priority in city governance.”
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May 14, 2025
In the words of Elise Pereira-Nunes: “What matters is planting seeds for a better future. I take pride in pushing these issues forward and making gender equality a cross-cutting priority in city governance.”
Elise Pereira Nunes is the Deputy Mayor of Tours (France) for gender equality, international relations and city networks.
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Elise Pereira Nunes is the Deputy Mayor of Tours (France) for gender equality, international relations and city networks.
April 2, 2025
Women This Week: Namibia Inaugurates Its First Woman President
Women Now Hold Top Three Positions in Government
March 28, 2025
Celebrating Women in Municipal Government
March 11, 2025
Facts and figures: Women’s leadership and political participation
Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the