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SUMMARY:LPSA GEWE Working Group Meet & Greet – UCLG World Congress\, Tangier 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Local Public Sector Alliance’s (LPSA) Thematic Working Group on Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) invites members and allies to an informal networking session on the margins of the UCLG World Congress in Tangier\, Morocco. \nTaking place on Monday\, June 22\, 2026\, from 4:00–5:00 PM\, this gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect in person with practitioners\, researchers\, policymakers\, and civil society leaders working at the intersection of decentralization\, localization\, and gender equality and discuss. The session will focus on “Advancing the Debate and Catalyzing Action on Decentralization and Local Governance in a Gendered World”\, creating space to reflect on emerging challenges\, share practice\, and identify concrete avenues for future collaboration. \nWhy Attend? \nThis intimate meet-up creates space for GEWE Working Group members and LPSA colleagues to build meaningful connections ahead of the official Congress program. The session will feature a reflection on the working group’s activities and achievements since its establishment\, offering participants a chance to take stock of progress and impact. \nOver coffee and light refreshments\, members will share updates on their work in the decentralization\, localization\, and gender equality space\, fostering peer learning and identifying potential collaborations. The gathering will also provide an opportunity to collectively identify member priorities and chart opportunities for the working group’s next phase of engagement over the coming two years. \nWhether you’re a long-standing LPSA member or new to our community\, this session offers a valuable platform to strengthen professional networks\, contribute to shaping the working group’s future direction\, and advance our shared commitment to inclusive and equitable local development. \nEvent Details\nThe meet-up will take place on Monday\, June 22\, 2026\, from 4:00–5:30 PM in Tangier. LPSA members\, GEWE Working Group participants\, and practitioners working on gender equality and local governance are warmly welcomed to join this informal coffee networking session.* \nRSVP\nPlease confirm your attendance by June 5\, 2026 by emailing women@decentralization.net. \nThis event is organized by LPSA’s Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment Working Group\, which brings together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organizations\, and citizens who share expertise and interest at the intersection of decentralization\, localization\, and gender equality. \nWe look forward to connecting in Tangier and catalyzing action toward more gender-responsive and inclusive local governance systems. \n  \n*Specific venue details will be communicated to registered participants.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-gewe-working-group-meet-greet-uclg-world-congress-tangier-2026/
LOCATION:Tangier\, Morocco
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