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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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Wanja Maina named among Kenya's 50 most influential women

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Wanja Maina named among Kenya's 50 most influential women

We are happy to share that Wanja Maina, participant of the Eastern Africa Young Women's Empowerment Academy

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We are happy to share that Wanja Maina, participant of the Eastern Africa Young Women's Empowerment Academy

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President Stubb applauds Tanzania’s women empowerment project

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President Stubb applauds Tanzania’s women empowerment project

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  • The Finnish President, who is on a three-day official visit to Tanzania, made the remarks during a tour of the facility in Ilala District on Friday, 16 May 2025.
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What you need to know:

  • The Finnish President, who is on a three-day official visit to Tanzania, made the remarks during a tour of the facility in Ilala District on Friday, 16 May 2025.

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Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

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Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

When Florida state Rep. Fiona McFarland's infant daughter, Grace Melton, crawled for the first time, the mom of four was right next door, hard at work with her legislative policy staff in the state Capitol.

Thanks to the on-site child care available in the statehouse, McFarland didn't miss that magical first milestone in her 7-month-old's young life.

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When Florida state Rep. Fiona McFarland's infant daughter, Grace Melton, crawled for the first time, the mom of four was right next door, hard at work with her legislative policy staff in the state Capitol.

Thanks to the on-site child care available in the statehouse, McFarland didn't miss that magical first milestone in her 7-month-old's young life.

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Challenging institutional gatekeeping for gender equality: a conversation with Jennifer Piscopo, Professor of Gender and Politics and Director of the Gender Institute at Royal Holloway, University of London

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April 23, 2025

Challenging institutional gatekeeping for gender equality: a conversation with Jennifer Piscopo, Professor of Gender and Politics and Director of the Gender Institute at Royal Holloway, University of London

Jennifer M. Piscopo is a Professor of Gender and Politics and Director of the Gender Institute at Royal Holloway, University of London.

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Jennifer M. Piscopo is a Professor of Gender and Politics and Director of the Gender Institute at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Young Women's Empowerment Academy in Southern Africa (11th -13th February 2025 Lilongwe Malawi)

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March 3, 2025

Young Women's Empowerment Academy in Southern Africa (11th -13th February 2025 Lilongwe Malawi)

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative convened a Southern African Young Women´s Empowerment Academy in Malawi between 11 to 13 February 2025.

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The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative convened a Southern African Young Women´s Empowerment Academy in Malawi between 11 to 13 February 2025.

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