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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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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.

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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.

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Stakeholders Lead Campaigns for More Involvement of Women in Nigerian Politics

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Stakeholders Lead Campaigns for More Involvement of Women in Nigerian Politics

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Concerned stakeholders across the globe have commenced advocacies for improved participation and involvement of women in politics in Nigeria.

The stakeholders including UN women, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies and some female politicians in Ebonyi State argued that Nigeria tends to grow better when a sizeable number of females are included in governance.

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Concerned stakeholders across the globe have commenced advocacies for improved participation and involvement of women in politics in Nigeria.

The stakeholders including UN women, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies and some female politicians in Ebonyi State argued that Nigeria tends to grow better when a sizeable number of females are included in governance.

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Why so few women are in political leadership, and five actions to boost women’s political participation

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Why so few women are in political leadership, and five actions to boost women’s political participation

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In one of the biggest electoral years in recent history, 107 countries have never had a woman Head of State. In 2024, women held only 27 per cent of seats in national parliaments and 35.5 per cent of seats in local governments.

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In one of the biggest electoral years in recent history, 107 countries have never had a woman Head of State. In 2024, women held only 27 per cent of seats in national parliaments and 35.5 per cent of seats in local governments.

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11th Empowerment Briefing for Young Parliamentarians- Young women’s political participation

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11th Empowerment Briefing for Young Parliamentarians- Young women’s political participation

Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

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The Role of Political Parties in Women’s Political Participation

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The Role of Political Parties in Women’s Political Participation

As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, women’s political participation and representation remain pivotal to building robust democracies and inclusive decision-making processes.

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As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, women’s political participation and representation remain pivotal to building robust democracies and inclusive decision-making processes.

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