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Coutas de género y la lucha por la representación en democracia local Posts

En el 2024, Local Democracy Academy (LDA), investigadores, legisladores, y líderes locales se reunieron para abordar algunos de los desafíos más urgentes que enfrenta la democracia. Dos presentaciones destacadas—una de …

Gender Quotas and the Struggle for Representation in Local Democracy Posts

At the 2024 Local Democracy Academy (LDA), researchers, policymakers, and local leaders gathered to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing democracy. Among the many important discussions, one theme …

Decentralisation and civic participation strengthens resilience Posts

Decentralisation and civic participation contributes to resilience in the face of crisis – this is the conclusion from an upcoming study of Ukrainian municipalities. Civil servants and local politicians share …

Local Democracy Talk: Violence and discrimination As a Barrier Posts

On 17 September 2024, municipalities from Colombia, Guatemala, and Sweden, all part of the Gender Equality Network, gathered in Umeå, Sweden, to prepare for their upcoming municipal partnership application. As …

Women empowered through gender equality in Chilanga’s administrative framework Posts

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 …

Reflections from the Local Democracy Academy 2024 Posts

The Local Democracy Academy (LDA) 2024 was a week full of intellectual exchange, collaborative research, and deep reflection on the pressing challenges facing democracies around the world. The Academy brought …

Advancing Women and Youth in Dusheti: Strengthening Participation and Leadership Posts

As part of its participation in the ICLD’s Human Rights-Based Approach Programme, Dusheti Municipality in Georgia undertook a change project that empowers women and youth in local governance. Through dynamic …

Addressing gender equality in Kinondoni Posts

In Kinondoni Municipal Council of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a dedicated team of government officials is working with a transformative initiative to address gender inequalities and promote inclusivity. Known as …

Meet Betty – an ICLD Alumni Posts

In this article, we celebrate a remarkable woman whose journey to top leadership is nothing short of extraordinary. Hon. Betty Ethel Naluyima, an alumna of the ICLD programme Women in …

Team Balikesir empowers youth with autism Posts

“With our ‘I’m Happy to Produce’ initiative, we empower young people with autism by providing meaningful work and fostering vibrant community involvement,” says Fatma Tabanlı from NGO OBİDEV, Turkey, and …