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Digital technologies have expanded opportunities for women in political participation, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing, but also present significant risks, particularly through technology-…
To this day, decision-making remains widely dominated by men as they make up 64% of elected local officials, 73% of parliamentarians, 77% of cabinet ministers, and about 90% of heads of government…
The gender gap in politics remains the largest gender gap across sectors. In 2022, women are still marginalized and unfairly represented at all levels of government globally, making up 36% of…
“Increasing the proportion of women in public institutions makes them more representative, increases innovation, improves decision-making
Women continue to be severely underrepresented in decision-making processes and bodies across the world at all levels.
The under-representation of women at any level of governance and decision-making results in a democratic deficit. It has been proven time and again that diverse groups make…
Research and experience has documen
Young people are often excluded or overlooked as political candidates.
In September 2015, 193 Member State
Over the last decade, iKNOW Politics has spoken with many women leaders around the world about the challenges they face in political life.
In September 1995 an unprecedented 17,000 participants and 30,000 activists attended the opening of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China with a single purpose in mind: the…
The ideology and internal organization of political parties affect how different societal needs, interests, and social demands are represented. Some parties have been great advocates of gender…
Political institutions have traditionally been created in male dominated societies in which men formulate the rules of the political game. Although traditional political institutions have…
In this discussion we would like to hear from you whether you have ever faced online harassment and share good practices or laws which were effective in curbing online harassment.
In this discussion we would like to hear from you on whether you ever been part of a mentorship program (as mentor or mentee) and if so, could you share your experiences? Do you know of successful…
The 21st century has seen an unprecedented increase in the percentage of internet users around the world.
Many countries have, in recent decades, written or revised their constitutions, such as Afghanistan, Argentina, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador, Egypt, Iraq, Mozambique, South…
“Wherever there is conflict, women must be part of the solution” – Michelle Bachelet
“The principles of gender-sensitive parliaments can be advanced if women occupy leadership positions as parliamentarians and as key members of parliamentary staff, as they are in a position to…
Women’s political and socio-economic status improves when women become more involved in decision making and policy development at all levels of governance.
Money is essential for the operations of political parties, and particularly affects candidates in electoral processes. Political financing regulations can effect women’s access to run as…
There is greater need for women to be on public boards and commissions that are critical to decision making about the development of Jamaica. Not only is there call to action for women to be…
In my country most women are not educated and they do not own any property. This has made it difficult for them to assume leadership positions especially in politics.We are heading for elections…
IKAT US Component 1 lead by Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia (Kemitraan) and in partnership with the NDI for International Affairs along with regional partners: Indonesian…
The priority theme of the 57th UN Commission of the Status of Women will be the elimination and prevention of all…
The growing discourse on deepening democracy around the world is increasingly being anchored around democratic decentralisation and meaningful local governance which is also being linked to…
How do we get more young women engaging in political parties? The Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy will be examining this question at its Copenhagen Seminar on Women in Politics in…
This discussion is aimed to shed light on the following questions:
Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia (Kemitraan) in partnership with the NDI for International Affairs along with regional partners; Indonesian Women's Coalition (KPI), Persatuan…
GPEC gives central importance to capacity-building of EMB for the development of a transformative and gender sensitive approach of electoral management.
Women’s caucuses have been created with the aim of increasing women’s impact on political decisions. It is generally believed that the building of cross-party caucuses can help provide the peer…
All welcome to comment on effective stategies for increasing advocacy and information-sharing on how women and men politicians can translate knowledge on GBV into policy and law.
FORUM OF AFRICAN AND SPANISH WOMEN PARLIAMENTARIANS In fulfilment of Commitment Three in the Declaration from the Third Meeting of African and Spanish Women for a Better World in Niamey in May…
What strategies are there to ensure that more women are elected to mayoral positions (president of the local council)? What are strategies for female mayors to be effective leaders?
Does having more women in local governments lead to creating more gender sensitive programs and legislation and empowering other women in communities?
What are some strategies used by women to build a base of support and to become known in their local communities?
What are some of the laws, quota regulations, practices and initiatives that ensure women’s equal participation at local levels of government?
What can be done to redress the “triple workload” of women in politics: family, career and political responsibilities? What strategies do women use to expand interpretations of “traditional or…
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION CIRCLE 2011:
The Discussion Circle on “Decentralization and Women's Political Participation” was initiated in 2008 and concluded in 2010.
This group is open to all women who wish to discuss women's political participation in sub-Saharan Africa. The Club of Madrid African Women Leaders Project brought together women from Nigeria,…
What are some strategies that women have used effectively to raise money? What makes some women very successful fundraisers? What fundraising techniques work best in different political…
What are examples of political financing legislation that has reduced financial barriers to running for office (i.e. public campaign laws, tax deductibility, child care support, media access…
Welcome to the circle on Young Women and Political Leadership. In this circle, iKNOW Politics members are invited to share their ideas and experiences about the participation of young women in…
What strategies have been used by women and grassroots organizations to promote the adoption and implementation of quotas? What are the main obstacles encountered by these organizations in their…
Dear International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics Members:
One of the greatest issues for women running for office, and for those women deciding whether or not to run for office, is money. Women generally feel as if they have fewer financial resources and…
Welcome to a discussion regarding the role and concerns of women in the upcoming municipal and parliamentary elections in Cameroon. This is a place for women to voice the concerns and issues that…
Welcome to the circle "Young People and Politics"! In this circle, we invite everyone to discuss how young people can participate in politics, what skills do they need to acquire to advance in…
Are there skills that women lack that keep them from succeeding in politics? If yes, what are the skills that women lack?