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.
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.
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
March 18, 2024
Development Discourse: Entrenching the economic and political rights of women
Many advocates, gender activists, development agencies and civil society organisations have been making a strong case for the inclusion of women in high level politics and empowering them economically.
March 18, 2024
'We want to have our voices out there' – Young women speak out at CSW68
Youth leaders from around the world have come together to discuss their vision for ending poverty and advancing gender equality at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) at the UN Headquarters in New York from 11 to 22 March.
March 16, 2024
Women underrepresented in local and federal politics
SPOKANE, Wash. – International lawmakers met on March 13 to discuss ways of increasing women’s political participation as disparities in representation between men and women continue on local, national and international levels.
March 14, 2024
EU and partners launch WYDE – Women’s Leadership Initiative
March 11, 2024
German govt, NGO to train Southwest women in political engagement
The German government in collaboration with a non-governmental organisation, Hope for Family Development Initiative (HFDI) is set to train 300 women in three Southwest states on campaign strategies, leadership skills, and political engagement.
March 8, 2024
Why is women leadership in politics still insignificant?
The landscape of women leadership in Bangladesh presents a paradox: despite notable female figures in key political positions, the overarching advancement of women into leadership roles remains stagnant. Despite having a female prime minister, a female speake