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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.

Source: BNN Breaking News
February 26, 2024
Empowering women in politics: University of Tasmania launches transformative program

Discover how the University of Tasmania's Pathways to Politics for Women program is empowering aspiring female politicians in Tasmania.

Source: BNN Breaking News
February 26, 2024
Women's Rights Conference 2024 in Malaysia highlights female representation urgency

Discover the impactful conversations and calls to action from the Women's Rights Conference 2024 in Malaysia, addressing the critical issues of female political representation and the collective efforts towards gender equality.

Source: 263Chat
February 26, 2024
Zimbabwean youth demand more representation in electoral processes

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a coalition of non-governmental organizations that promotes democratic elections has called for more youth participation and representation in Zimbabwe’s electoral and governance processes, citing the low number of young la

Source: UNDP
February 26, 2024
Pacific Women in Power Forum commences in Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand – Numbers speak volumes, and in the Pacific, they tell a concerning story: less than 7 percent of parliamentarians are women.

Source: UNDP
February 26, 2024
Empowering women in Georgian politics

Ahead of the parliamentary elections in Georgia, UNDP and Sweden are supporting political parties to empower women politicians and explore effective strategies for attracting, engaging, and promoting women candidates.

Source: Aliran
February 21, 2024
Malaysia: 30% quota for women. Are we there yet?

Recently, the minister responsible for women, family and community development, Nancy Shukri, reportedly

Khmer Times
February 20, 2024
Cambodia’s journey to promoting gender equality

On 15 February 2024, an article titled “Why Cambodia needs to incorporate more women into its foreign policy process” was published on the Diplomat and has caught attention from various readers including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of

Source: League of Women Voters
February 16, 2024
League of Women Voters: Politics and ethical decisions

Ethical principles help us make positive and just decisions that contribute to the common good of all.

Source: The Georgetown Voice
February 14, 2024
Panel centers Black women on the political landscape

In a panel on Feb. 5, Black female scholars from across the country came together to explore the power of Black women in American politics and their nuanced role as actors in the current political climate.