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.
April 24, 2024
Activists, politicians and academics urge cooperation to promote women’s political representation in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia — UN Women Indonesia joined the Indonesian Women's Coalition, the Association for Elections and Democracy, and the Center for Political Studies at the University of Indonesia in organizing the Dialogue Forum of Women Politicians and C
Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it
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April 22, 2024
Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it
Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics.
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Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics.
April 17, 2024
Empowering women in politics: building leadership for gender equality in Uzbekistan
The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Republican Commission for Increasing the Role of Women in Society, Gender Equality, and Family Issues, the United Nations Development Programme and with the financial support of the U
April 16, 2024
CFPs: Advancing Women’s Political Participation Project (Nigeria)
The CFP seeks to engage partners to support the implementation of activities on advancement of women participation in public life.
April 16, 2024
Gender disparity in Pacific politics | Balance of Power project aims to empower women in leadership
Less than 7 per cent of Pacific politicians are women, compared with 27 per cent globally.
Dr Stefanie Reher on researching disabled women's experiences in politics
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March 20, 2024
Dr Stefanie Reher on researching disabled women's experiences in politics
As part of Strathclyde Women's Week 2024, we are focusing on the work of Humanities & Social Sciences academics whose research relates particularly to the experiences of women and girls.
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As part of Strathclyde Women's Week 2024, we are focusing on the work of Humanities & Social Sciences academics whose research relates particularly to the experiences of women and girls.
Why quota system is crucial for women inclusion in politics
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March 18, 2024
Why quota system is crucial for women inclusion in politics
It is common knowledge that despite the invaluable contribution of women to Nigeria’s electoral process since the r
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It is common knowledge that despite the invaluable contribution of women to Nigeria’s electoral process since the r