January 8, 2026
Stakeholders Advocate More Women Participation in Politics
Stakeholders, women leaders and development partners have called for increased participation of women in leadership and governance
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.
January 8, 2026
Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation
International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the fr
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Ending violence against women in politics: ensuring safe online spaces
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Ending violence against women in politics: ensuring safe online spaces
The virtual round table is open to members of parliament, representatives of local, regional or national governments, representat
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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
October 14, 2025
Think tank for women’s equity launched
UN Women India Country Representative Kanta Singh has launched a new think-tank aimed a
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.
Breaking the Double Glass Ceiling: Young Women in Parliaments
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October 10, 2025
Breaking the Double Glass Ceiling: Young Women in Parliaments
Reflections on the 11th IPU Global Conference for Young Parliamentarians
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Reflections on the 11th IPU Global Conference for Young Parliamentarians
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.
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.