Skip to main content

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.

Business and Financial Times
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.

UN Women
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.

Source: FOX 28
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.

Source: EU International Partnerships
March 14, 2024
EU and partners launch WYDE – Women’s Leadership Initiative

The European Union and partners launch the Women’s Leadership Initiative, a component of the Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative (WYDE), in New York today during the 

Source: Nigerian Tribune
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.

Source: Dhaka Tribune
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

Le Conseil de l’Europe
March 7, 2024
More women in politics, a shared battle

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, 8 March, Congress Thematic Spokesperson on Gender Equality Eirini Dourou (Greece, SOC/G/PD) has made the following statement:

Source: Women's Committee NCRI
February 29, 2024
Women’s active and equal participation in political leadership is indispensable to democracy

A very moving and inspirational #IWD2024 conference was held today, Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Paris.

Source: BNN Breaking News
February 29, 2024
Athens to host pioneering women political leaders summit: A milestone for gender equality in politics

In the heart of Athens, beneath the watchful eyes of history, a groundbreaking event is set to unfold that promises to reshape the landscape of political leadership across the globe.