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.
State not doing enough to encourage more women to enter politics, human rights watchdog warns
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September 27, 2023
State not doing enough to encourage more women to enter politics, human rights watchdog warns
Progress on improving the representation of women in Irish politics has been “negligible” in the last six years, a new report has said.
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Progress on improving the representation of women in Irish politics has been “negligible” in the last six years, a new report has said.
We must remove barriers that hinder women’s political participation
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September 27, 2023
We must remove barriers that hinder women’s political participation
As Nigeria returns to democracy, concerns continue to grow about the low representation of women in both elected and appointed positions.
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As Nigeria returns to democracy, concerns continue to grow about the low representation of women in both elected and appointed positions.
September 21, 2023
African women parliamentarians learn from UNESCO’s “The Chilling” project to combat online attacks
On 18 September 2023, in Tanzania, around 30 women parliamentarians from Africa convened for a high-level dialogue.
September 20, 2023
Egypt hosts dialogue to boost women’s political participation
Egypt is hosting a regional dialogue to boost women's political participation in the Arab world, bringing delegations from 11 Arab countries.
Uplifting women’s role in Politics
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September 15, 2023
Uplifting women’s role in Politics
It’s great to hear that the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has been actively promoting the inclusion of women and religious minorities within the party.
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It’s great to hear that the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has been actively promoting the inclusion of women and religious minorities within the party.
Political parties to create space for women participation
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September 13, 2023
Political parties to create space for women participation
Key political parties in Ghana have pledged to create space for active girls and young women participation in politics as a strategy to promote their involvement in decision-making at all levels of national endeavour.
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Key political parties in Ghana have pledged to create space for active girls and young women participation in politics as a strategy to promote their involvement in decision-making at all levels of national endeavour.
Women’s power disparity in public: lecture on gender, authority and rape culture
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September 13, 2023
Women’s power disparity in public: lecture on gender, authority and rape culture
At a lecture Tuesday at the Memorial Union, Bonnie Stabile, associate dean for student and academic affairs and associate professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, spoke on the politics and policy around women
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At a lecture Tuesday at the Memorial Union, Bonnie Stabile, associate dean for student and academic affairs and associate professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, spoke on the politics and policy around women
Nigeria: political inclusion - WFD asks national assembly to introduce laws on quotas for women, PWDS
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September 13, 2023
Nigeria: political inclusion - WFD asks national assembly to introduce laws on quotas for women, PWDS
WFD recommended that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) should impress on the legislators to create laws that will use both incentives and sanctions to enhance political inclusion.
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WFD recommended that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) should impress on the legislators to create laws that will use both incentives and sanctions to enhance political inclusion.