Just 22% of women in Cavan and 16% in Monaghan are represented in the local political arena.
On International Women's Day which takes place on the 8th of March next there will be a local focus on the issue to help raise awareness.
Monaghan Women's Assembly is set to host an 'intrerverted' council meeting and women from across the county are invited to attend.
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Cllr Cathy Bennett spoke to the Wider View about the event.
And, she began by explaining what the 8th of March's event will look like.