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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.

Affirmative action for women in politics

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July 11, 2023

Affirmative action for women in politics

Which country ever short-changes itself the way Nigeria does? We approach every major election by constructively eliminating more than 50% of our potent population (women) from the contest.

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Which country ever short-changes itself the way Nigeria does? We approach every major election by constructively eliminating more than 50% of our potent population (women) from the contest.

Call for creating meaningful space for women in political arena

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July 11, 2023

Call for creating meaningful space for women in political arena

The Provincial Assembly of Sindh, in collaboration with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC), organised a roundtable discussion on electoral reforms in Karachi on Wednesday. The event was held with the support of UN-Women Pakistan and UNDP.

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The Provincial Assembly of Sindh, in collaboration with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC), organised a roundtable discussion on electoral reforms in Karachi on Wednesday. The event was held with the support of UN-Women Pakistan and UNDP.

July 10, 2023
WFD trains women councilors on inclusive politics, gender development

At the opening ceremony, Madi Jobarteh, country director of Westminster Foundation for Democracy, extended hearty congratulation to all the mayors, chairpersons and councilors on their election.

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How can Nigerian women gain political power in 2027?

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July 10, 2023

How can Nigerian women gain political power in 2027?

Despite several conversations on more women’s participation in Nigerian politics—before and after the 2023 elections—the debate is still on for more women to be included in Nigeria’s political leadership. Let’s show you how bad things are.

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Despite several conversations on more women’s participation in Nigerian politics—before and after the 2023 elections—the debate is still on for more women to be included in Nigeria’s political leadership. Let’s show you how bad things are.

July 5, 2023
UN spotlights women’s political participation in Liberia

The United Nations High Commission for Human Rights Office is this July spotlighting Women’s political participation, focusing on women and girls with disabilities.

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Inside plan for women's political inclusion in S. Sudan

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June 30, 2023

Inside plan for women's political inclusion in S. Sudan

The UN Women and UNDP in South Sudan have launched a three-year programme to enhance women’s political participation and leadership.

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The UN Women and UNDP in South Sudan have launched a three-year programme to enhance women’s political participation and leadership.

Nigeria: journalists strategise to encourage more women’s participation in politics

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June 19, 2023

Nigeria: journalists strategise to encourage more women’s participation in politics

Journalists across the nation’s media landscape have resolved to help enhance greater women’s participation in politics in the country through the instrumentality of susta

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Journalists across the nation’s media landscape have resolved to help enhance greater women’s participation in politics in the country through the instrumentality of susta

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