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Although much of the iKNOW Politics network is dedicated to increasing women’s political knowledge and participation, there are a number of skills that, while not explicitly political, are necessary to succeed in politics.

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11th Empowerment Briefing for Young Parliamentarians- Young women’s political participation

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11th Empowerment Briefing for Young Parliamentarians- Young women’s political participation

Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

The Role of Political Parties in Women’s Political Participation

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August 1, 2024

The Role of Political Parties in Women’s Political Participation

As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, women’s political participation and representation remain pivotal to building robust democracies and inclusive decision-making processes.

As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, women’s political participation and representation remain pivotal to building robust democracies and inclusive decision-making processes.

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National Press Foundation releases journalism guidelines for covering women in politics

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National Press Foundation releases journalism guidelines for covering women in politics

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Need to Hear from a Woman Democracy Leader? Try RepresentWomen’s Directory for Political Experts

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July 26, 2024

Need to Hear from a Woman Democracy Leader? Try RepresentWomen’s Directory for Political Experts

There are too many accomplished women in the democracy reform movement whose voices go unheard—which perpetuates misrepresentation in U.S.

There are too many accomplished women in the democracy reform movement whose voices go unheard—which perpetuates misrepresentation in U.S.

The matai system and women in politics

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July 26, 2024

The matai system and women in politics

The Speaker of the House Papalii Lio Masipau made a bold statement about why he thinks gender inequality exists in politics. He views the matai system and customs as prohibiting women from traditional governance impacting their chances to run for office.

The Speaker of the House Papalii Lio Masipau made a bold statement about why he thinks gender inequality exists in politics. He views the matai system and customs as prohibiting women from traditional governance impacting their chances to run for office.

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SADC amplifies role of women in peace processes

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SADC amplifies role of women in peace processes

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In a significant step towards gender inclusivity in peace processes, southern Africa continues to acknowledge the crucial role women play in conflict prevention and resolution.

The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has approved guidelines to promote the participation of women in regional efforts to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts in the 16 member states.

In a significant step towards gender inclusivity in peace processes, southern Africa continues to acknowledge the crucial role women play in conflict prevention and resolution.

The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has approved guidelines to promote the participation of women in regional efforts to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts in the 16 member states.

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Nigeria: Only 5% of women in political offices – APC women leader

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Nigeria: Only 5% of women in political offices – APC women leader

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The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Mary Idele Alile, has said that only 6 per cent of women in Nigeria hold political office.

Dr Mary made the statement during her speech at the launch of “Project 774 Explode: Enhancing Gender Space in Politics” in Sokoto over the weekend.

The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Mary Idele Alile, has said that only 6 per cent of women in Nigeria hold political office.

Dr Mary made the statement during her speech at the launch of “Project 774 Explode: Enhancing Gender Space in Politics” in Sokoto over the weekend.

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Despite Advances in Women’s Rights, Gender Equality Lags Around the World

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Despite Advances in Women’s Rights, Gender Equality Lags Around the World

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Despite progress in codifying women’s rights into law, advances in gender equality around the world have been halting, at best. This, despite the additional attention that the #MeToo movement brought to incidents of sexual assault and harassment in parts of the Global North—and increasingly in the Global South.

Despite progress in codifying women’s rights into law, advances in gender equality around the world have been halting, at best. This, despite the additional attention that the #MeToo movement brought to incidents of sexual assault and harassment in parts of the Global North—and increasingly in the Global South.