Experts from around the globe have discussed ways to support more women into politics during two significant events hosted by the Commonwealth.
Parliamentarians, civil society bodies, election management organisations, UN representatives and even former Prime Ministers all took part in two day-long workshops in London and Bridgetown on the 7 July to develop practical toolkits for political stakeholders and influencers.
The events in the UK and Barbados saw attendees discuss the findings of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s studies on Women’s Political Participation in the Commonwealth, as well as a checklist for election observers.
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Dr Josephine Ojiambo introduced the London event and explained that she was keen to identify which strategies have worked for overcoming some of the cultural and political barriers that often prevent many women from entering the political sphere.
Click here to read the full article published by the Commonwealth on 21 July 2017.
Experts from around the globe have discussed ways to support more women into politics during two significant events hosted by the Commonwealth.
Parliamentarians, civil society bodies, election management organisations, UN representatives and even former Prime Ministers all took part in two day-long workshops in London and Bridgetown on the 7 July to develop practical toolkits for political stakeholders and influencers.
The events in the UK and Barbados saw attendees discuss the findings of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s studies on Women’s Political Participation in the Commonwealth, as well as a checklist for election observers.
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Dr Josephine Ojiambo introduced the London event and explained that she was keen to identify which strategies have worked for overcoming some of the cultural and political barriers that often prevent many women from entering the political sphere.
Click here to read the full article published by the Commonwealth on 21 July 2017.