The Gender Wedge in Open Government

There is a wedge. A window of opportunity to support work that ensures that governments respond to the needs of girls and women, and for feminist movements to take advantage of transparency and accountability tools to further their advocacy goals. But they need support.

Step one: Pay for travel and design sessions to include women’s rights leaders from around the globe

Step two: Fund efforts to apply a gender lens

Step three: Connect data production and information to those who need it and can use it best

The door is wedged open. We know women face additional obstacles to benefit from policymaking and to participate in political decision-making. Funders, open government advocates and feminists have an opportunity to work together to open the door wider. And maybe even make a new table for everyone’s needs.

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