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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: The Japan Times
February 6, 2024
Japan's youngest female city mayor is focused on women's empowerment

In a sector where women are rarely seen at the forefront, 33-year-old Shoko Kawata made history by becoming Japan's youngest female city mayor when she was elected in Yawata, southern Kyoto Prefecture last year.

Source: European Women's Lobby
February 6, 2024
Free training on preventing online violence against women for EU elections candidates

The European Women’s Lobby offers women in politics training on online violence against women in view of the upcoming EU elections. Book your spot on 13 or 16 February!

January 23, 2024
Gender-responsive training by FAWE for Kenyan media
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), one of the seven partners within the Women In Political Participation (WPP) Project, recently convened a strategic 2-day gender-responsive training for select Keny
Daily News Tanzania
January 18, 2024
UN commends Tanzania for advancing women’s leadership

DAR ES SALAAM: THE United Nations (UN) yesterday said that Tanzania has made significant progress in the advancement of women’s leadership and political participation, saying there should be a legal framework to protect women in the future to attain 50/

The Fiji Times
January 9, 2024
Do no harm | Programs to support for Pacific women leaders

The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, last month committed to a 

African Business
December 15, 2023
Capacity building key to overcoming challenges in women’s political participation

Traditionally, across South Sudan, women and girls have been disproportionately affected by conflict. Add to this, cultural norms, such as early or forced marriages, and there is a significant gap in attaining equal rights for women.

Dev Policy
December 15, 2023
Do no harm: supporting Pacific women leaders

The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, last month committed to a revi

The Guardian Nigeria
December 14, 2023
Stakeholders advocate increased women participation in policymaking

Stakeholders have advocated the implementation of gender-inclusive policy-making to address the challenges facing women in the country.

DT Next
December 14, 2023
Empowering women in politics: necessity, challenges and role of education institutions

CHENNAI: Indian parliament has finally passed the historic women's reservation bill or to call it by its proper name Naari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.