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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.

October 3, 2023
Empowering women critical for Oman’s equitable future

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.