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Established in 2007, iKNOW Politics is a joint project of International IDEA, the Inter- parliamentary Union (IPU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Since March 2024, iKNOW Politics is funded by the European Union under the WYDE | Women’s Leadership initiative.

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Call for Nominations

The Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment Recognising powerful voices — nominate now! The deadline for the third edition of the Vigdís Prize for Women's Empowerment nominations is 27 March 2026.…

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International Women's Day Webinar 2026 From Tokenism to Transformation: Achieving Gender Parity in Politics for the Next Generation
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The role of male politicians in achieving gender equality in politics
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Webinar: Democracy for All – Safety of Digital Spaces for All: Women’s Political Participation and Representation in the Digital Age, Challenging Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
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Ending violence against women in politics: ensuring safe online spaces
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https://www.myjoyonline.com/deputy-minority-leader-urges-women-to-take-up-leadership-roles-in-politics/
March 26, 2026
Deputy Minority Leader urges women to take up leadership roles in politics

The Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, has called on young women, particularly students, to actively participate in politics and take up leadership positions.

https://theconversation.com/female-politicians-can-be-punished-at-the-polls-for-not-smiling-but-men-arent-279011
March 26, 2026
Female politicians can be punished at the polls for not smiling – but men aren’t

When election time comes around, campaign posters feature candidates with a determined look in their eye, their local promises, well thought-out slogans in full view, and a smile – which

https://delfino.cr/2026/03/cuando-las-mujeres-jovenes-empiezan-a-incomodar-en-politica
March 25, 2026
Cuando las mujeres jóvenes empiezan a incomodar en política

Hay un momento particular en la trayectoria de muchas mujeres jóvenes que deciden participar en política: el momento en que empiezan a destacar.

https://www.infobae.com/guatemala/2026/03/04/el-gobierno-de-guatemala-anuncia-actualizacion-de-politica-para-mujeres-hasta-2041/
March 25, 2026
El gobierno de Guatemala anuncia actualización de política para mujeres hasta 2041

La conmemoración del Día Internacional de la Mujer en Guatemala este 8 de marzo marca un hito al anunciar la actualización de la Política Nacional de Promoción y Desarrollo Integral de las Mujeres, que busca reducir las brechas estructurales de género y fortalecer la aut

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