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Capacity Building

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.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1527305/foundation-launches-campaign-to-challenge-norms.html
September 30, 2026
Foundation launches campaign to challenge norms limiting women's leadership

The Erudite Women's Empowerment Foundation has launched the Media for Equality campaign, a gender-transformative advocacy initiative aimed at challenging the social norms, stereotypes and structural barriers that limit women's leadership and political participation in Ghana.

https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/stories/in-focus/2026/09/wave-makers-women-in-political-leadership-in-the-pacific
September 30, 2026
Wave Makers : Women are changing the tide of political leadership across the Pacific

Across the Pacific, women are leading communities, movements, public institutions and national conversations. More women are entering politics and challenging long-standing ideas about who can lead.

https://von.gov.ng/vow2026-to-spotlight-womens-political-participation-leadership/
September 25, 2026
VOW2026 to Spotlight Women’s Political Participation, Leadership

The 10th Voice of Women Conference and Awards (VOW2026) is set to focus on women’s political participation, leadership and representation as women from across Nigeria gather for the anniversary edition of the conference.

World Population Data Sheet 2026 Spotlights Gender Equality and Well-being

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September 25, 2026

World Population Data Sheet 2026 Spotlights Gender Equality and Well-being

Population Reference Bureau (PRB) has released the 2026 World Population Data Sheet, which provides global, regional, and country-specific data on population growth and decline, age structure, and fertility.

Population Reference Bureau (PRB) has released the 2026 World Population Data Sheet, which provides global, regional, and country-specific data on population growth and decline, age structure, and fertility.

https://www.freiheit.org/jordan/womens-political-salon-having-seat-having-voice
September 25, 2026
Women’s Political Salon: From Having a Seat to Having a Voice

What happens after women enter politics?

https://thesun.my/news/caregiving-burden-cited-as-biggest-barrier-to-women-entering-politics-survey-finds/
September 14, 2026
Caregiving burden cited as biggest barrier to women entering politics, survey finds

The National Women’s Survey 2025/2026, published by Suluh Centre, found that 62.7% of respondents considered women underrepresented in the country’s legislatures, while only 17.1% believed current representation was adequate.

Self-care for health and well-being

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September 11, 2026

Self-care for health and well-being

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-care as the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote and maintain their own health, prevent disease and cope with illness, with or without the support of a health or care worker.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-care as the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote and maintain their own health, prevent disease and cope with illness, with or without the support of a health or care worker.

https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/sierra-leone/eu-and-government-sierra-leone-reaffirm-commitment-youth-empowerment_en
August 14, 2026
EU and Government of Sierra Leone Reaffirm Commitment to Youth Empowerment

On 17 July 2026, the European Union Delegation to Sierra Leone hosted a Youth Engagement and Music Event at Family Kingdom in Freetown, as part of activities marking 50 years of partnership between the European Union and Sierra Leone.