Beyond the promotion of gender-sensitive policies, women in public life, when provided safe spaces for participation in equitable opportunities, can become the motors of a fairer and more democratic system.

The participation of women and feminist leaders in politics and decision-making is not only core to democracy, it is a key factor to enable governing with empathy, to prioritizing the public in direct response to the needs and aspirations of the people and communities. Although the presence of women in public life is challenged everyday through social norms, stereotypes, discrimination, disinformation or violence, women and feminist mayors continue to lead on the path to inclusive cities and territories.

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