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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.

UN Women: Malawi country report 2024

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October 7, 2024

UN Women: Malawi country report 2024

Implementation Of The Beijing Declaration And Platform For Action (1995) And The Outcomes Of The Twenty Third Special Session Of The General Assembly (2000) In The Context Of The Of The Thirtieth Anniversary Of The Fourth World Conference On Women And The Adoption Of Th

Implementation Of The Beijing Declaration And Platform For Action (1995) And The Outcomes Of The Twenty Third Special Session Of The General Assembly (2000) In The Context Of The Of The Thirtieth Anniversary Of The Fourth World Conference On Women And The Adoption Of Th

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UN Women Leaders Network to convene a diverse group of women leaders worldwide to advance women’s rights and leadership

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UN Women Leaders Network to convene a diverse group of women leaders worldwide to advance women’s rights and leadership

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Launched during the 79th session of UN General Assembly, the UN Women Leaders Network unites a global intergenerational and intersectional group of women leaders advocating for gender-equal participation in leadership and decision-making.

Launched during the 79th session of UN General Assembly, the UN Women Leaders Network unites a global intergenerational and intersectional group of women leaders advocating for gender-equal participation in leadership and decision-making.

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Panel Discusses Youth Civic Engagement and Gender Dynamics in Politics

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Panel Discusses Youth Civic Engagement and Gender Dynamics in Politics

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A political science student, an activist, Senator Laphonza R. Butler (D-Calif.), documentary filmmakers, and a historian convened at Harvard’s Institute of Politics forum to discuss the future of youth civic engagement and the growing role of women in politics on Tuesday.

A political science student, an activist, Senator Laphonza R. Butler (D-Calif.), documentary filmmakers, and a historian convened at Harvard’s Institute of Politics forum to discuss the future of youth civic engagement and the growing role of women in politics on Tuesday.

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Institutional mechanisms from the region place gender equality at the heart of their work

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Institutional mechanisms from the region place gender equality at the heart of their work

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In a groundbreaking event, delegates from Europe and Central Asia committed to accelerating progress on gender equality and making the lives of women and girls across this region better. The international conference “Charting the Future 30 Years after Beijing: Effective Institutional Mechanisms for the Advancement of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment” brought together over 80 officials from across Europe, Central Asia, and beyond1.

In a groundbreaking event, delegates from Europe and Central Asia committed to accelerating progress on gender equality and making the lives of women and girls across this region better. The international conference “Charting the Future 30 Years after Beijing: Effective Institutional Mechanisms for the Advancement of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment” brought together over 80 officials from across Europe, Central Asia, and beyond1.

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Tasmania joins national program designed to reduce barriers for women entering politics

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Tasmania joins national program designed to reduce barriers for women entering politics

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A group of Tasmanian women is taking part in a program designed to open the doors to working to politics.

The program started in Melbourne in 2016. This is the first year Tasmania and Western Australia have offered the program, which now runs in every state and territory.

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In short:

A group of Tasmanian women is taking part in a program designed to open the doors to working to politics.

The program started in Melbourne in 2016. This is the first year Tasmania and Western Australia have offered the program, which now runs in every state and territory.

What's next?

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UN Women-supported training helps aspiring women politicians across Papua New Guinea

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UN Women-supported training helps aspiring women politicians across Papua New Guinea

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UN Women’s project Women Make Change* underscores the importance of increasing women’s participation and leadership in politics at all levels. Despite global advancements, women continue to be underrepresented in politics, particularly at the subnational level.

UN Women’s project Women Make Change* underscores the importance of increasing women’s participation and leadership in politics at all levels. Despite global advancements, women continue to be underrepresented in politics, particularly at the subnational level.