Gender Equality
Women empowered through gender equality in Chilanga’s administrative framework
Team Chilanga demonstrates the application of diverse methods learned from the ICLD Gender Mainstreaming Programme to empower women in environmental management. Within Zambia’s Chilanga district, a community grapples with the intertwined challenges of quarry mining and agriculture, navigating the delicate balance between environmental conservation and economic growth. Amidst these challenges, Chilanga Town Council has initiated…
Mot nya partnerskap: Åre & Region Västerbotten
Både Region Västerbotten och Åre kommun har påbörjat ett samarbete med avsikt att ansöka om partnerskapsprojekt med kommuner i Colombia respektive Guatemala. Fokus kommer att ligga på inkludering och ökad delaktighet för marginaliserade grupper. Kommunerna ingår även i ICLD:s jämställdhetsnätverk. Åre kommun samarbetar med kommunen Panajachel i Guatemala och Region Västerbotten med de colombiska kommunerna…
Region Västerbotten, Vaupes and Amazonas, Colombia
Project: Equitable health in sparsely populated areas – women’s and indigenous perspectives Region Västerbotten, Vaupes and Amazonas in Colombia, will together address the fact that indigenous women and youth in rural Colombia, face severe human rights violations, especially regarding health access. Geographic and sociocultural barriers limit their access to quality services, leading to high maternal…
Region Västerbotten, Vaupes and Amazonas, Colombia
Project: Equitable health in sparsely populated areas – women’s and indigenous perspectives Region Västerbotten, Vaupes and Amazonas in Colombia, will together address the fact that indigenous women and youth in rural Colombia, face severe human rights violations, especially regarding health access. Geographic and sociocultural barriers limit their access to quality services, leading to high maternal…
Åre and Panajachel, Guatemala
Project: Local democracy, gender equality & education – A joint learning project The municipality of Åre in Sweden and the municipality of Panajachel in Guatemala are collaborating to address the issue of gender inequality and the exclusion of minority groups in municipal decision-making processes. This effort aims to strengthen local democracies in both municipalities through…
Åre and Panajachel, Guatemala
Project: Local democracy, gender equality & education – A joint learning project The municipality of Åre in Sweden and the municipality of Panajachel in Guatemala are collaborating to address the issue of gender inequality and the exclusion of minority groups in municipal decision-making processes. This effort aims to strengthen local democracies in both municipalities through…
Stärkt jämställdhet genom partnerskapsamarbete
I juni 2024 samlades representanter från kommuner i Sverige och Guatemala i Guatemala City för kunskapsutbyte via ICLD:s partnerskapsnätverk för Jämställdhet där även kommuner från Colombia ingår. Målet med träffen var att utbyta erfarenheter och strategier för att förbättra jämställdhetsarbete i sina respektive kommuner för att skapa hållbar förändring. Träffen var också en första möjlighe för…
Keti Luarasi: Empowering Communities Through Inclusive Leadership
Keti Luarasi, Deputy Mayor of the City of Tirana, Albania, is also a dedicated participant in the ICLD Women’s Political Leadership programme. Reflecting on her journey within the programme, Keti underscores how it has not only honed her skills but also ignited substantial positive changes within her community and organisation. ”One of the most tangible…
Keti Luarasi: Empowering Communities Through Inclusive Leadership
Keti Luarasi, Deputy Mayor of the City of Tirana, Albania, is also a dedicated participant in the ICLD Women’s Political Leadership programme. Reflecting on her journey within the programme, Keti underscores how it has not only honed her skills but also ignited substantial positive changes within her community and organisation. ”One of the most tangible…
Call for proposals: Intersectional Gender Policy in Latin America
Note: This call is closed. Projects funded by this call include: Open call for proposals for policy-oriented research to support local governments in improving equity and gender equality, with particular focus on Colombia, Guatemala and Sweden. Background In the dynamic and complex socio-political landscapes of Latin America, the challenges of gender inequality intersect deeply with…
