INTERVIEW | ‘Women face many difficulties in male-dominated politics’
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.
Media urged to highlight women's role in politics
KARACHI: The Uks Research Centre (URC) has urged the media outlets in the country to recognise the transformative potential of women in politics and foster a more inclusive media environment for democratic, inclusive, and representative
May 21, 2024
Empowering women's political participation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
“If you want to know how civilized a culture is, look at how they treat its women.” - Bacha Khan
Melinda French Gates on Why “Being Yourself” Doesn’t Always Work for Women
Here we are in another presidential election year.
May 16, 2024
Mujeres al Poder Forum: Discussing women in power, challenges and technology ahead of elections
Why is it important to have more diverse women in spaces of power for democracy in Latin America? How does misinformation and online gender violence operate against them now that they are conquering political spaces?
Unlocking growth: The untapped power of women in political leadership
Progress towards legal gender equality has stalled in many parts of the world.
May 14, 2024
Why Tanzania political parties have few women in leadership, candidate lists
Tanzania, in keeping with global political trends, reserves 30 percent of seats in parliament for women.
May 3, 2024
The EU supports empowerment of indigenous communities in Sabah
The European Union (EU) announces the collaboration with PACOS Trust to promote socioeconomic and cultural rights among indigenous peoples in Sabah through the "Empowering Indigenous Communities: Strengthening Capacities, Networks, Advocacy, and Cultural Resilienc
Beyond numbers: Redefining women's leadership dynamics
Pursuing gender equality remains a significant challenge in the 21st century.