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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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https://www.undp.org/liberia/press-releases/over-40-advocates-trained-boost-womens-political-participation-liberia
October 14, 2025
Over 40 Advocates Trained to Boost Women’s Political Participation in Liberia

More than 40 representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), women’s rights groups, gender advocates, and key national institutions have completed a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening coordination and advocacy for increased women’s poli

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https://www.newswire.lk/2025/10/13/sri-lanka-pledges-stronger-action-on-womens-rights-at-beijing-summit/
October 14, 2025
Sri Lanka pledges stronger action on women’s rights at Beijing Summit

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka reaffirms its commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls, and to translating principles into practical action for equality and dignity.

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UN Women
October 8, 2025
Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations to expand women's leadership and political participation: WYDE| Women's Leadership

The WYDE | Women’s Leadership Initiative is a collaborative global effort aimed at advancing women’s full and effective political participation and decision-making at all levels, especially those most often left furthest behind.

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https://punchng.com/empowering-women-for-greater-political-participation/
October 8, 2025
Empowering women for greater political participation

The advocacy for empowering women to participate more actively in politics and governance in Nigeria is gathering momentum once again, particularly as the country’s political discourse shifts increasingly towards the 2027 general elections.

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Women, Class, and Identity Politics: Reflections on Feminism and Its Future

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October 7, 2025

Women, Class, and Identity Politics: Reflections on Feminism and Its Future

In her rightfully celebrated 1969 article, “The Political Economy of Women’s Liberation,” Margaret Benston articulated several of the enduring themes and theoretical insights of feminist theories, especially those developed by socialist and Marxist feminists.

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In her rightfully celebrated 1969 article, “The Political Economy of Women’s Liberation,” Margaret Benston articulated several of the enduring themes and theoretical insights of feminist theories, especially those developed by socialist and Marxist feminists.

https://www.unwomen.org/en/articles/explainer/gender-equality-in-2025-gains-gaps-and-the-342t-choice
September 19, 2025
Gender equality in 2025: Gains, gaps, and the $342T choice

2025 is a crossroads. One road leads to deeper poverty, weaker economies, and human rights stripped away. The other, propels economies forward, building safer societies and fairer futures for everyone.

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