The Commonwealth Local Government Forum in collaboration with The EU International Partnerships InfoPoint is pleased organizesa webinar onWednesday 6 November, 13:00- 14:30 (CET) on the work of the Commonwealth Women in Local Government Network (ComWLG), highlighting its mission to support women’s participation in local governance.
This session will provide a deep dive into the Networks work in South Asia where programming over the 2020 - 2024 period has included a focus on networking of women at national level across the region; peer-to-peer capacity building of rural women leaders to identify and address barriers at the personal, family, community, and institutional levels, as well as advocacy towards key institutions and the development of a gender charter for South Asia ratified at the recent ComWLG regional meeting in Colombo (Sri Lanka) in June 2024. The session will also touch on the wider work of the network, and key priorities going forward for the network.
This webinar aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5), aiming to empower women and ensure their equal representation in local governance. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the challenges and successes in promoting women’s leadership at the local level.
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