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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.

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Expert Group Meeting on gender-sensitive parliaments

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Expert Group Meeting on gender-sensitive parliaments

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Five years ago, the IPU adopted its Plan of Action for Gender-Sensitive Parliaments at its 127th Assembly in Quebec.

Five years ago, the IPU adopted its Plan of Action for Gender-Sensitive Parliaments at its 127th Assembly in Quebec.

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Building skills for youth political participation in Guinea, by NDI

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Building skills for youth political participation in Guinea, by NDI

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Approximately 60 percent of Guinea’s population is under the age of 24, but young people in the West African nation continue to be underrepresented in politics. Their interests and priorities are largely ignored in policies and electoral strategies.

Approximately 60 percent of Guinea’s population is under the age of 24, but young people in the West African nation continue to be underrepresented in politics. Their interests and priorities are largely ignored in policies and electoral strategies.

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Ready to Run seminar educates women interested in politics

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Ready to Run seminar educates women interested in politics

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Politically minded women and those looking to get more involved in politics met Saturday morning to talk campaigns, running for office and how to support those who share similar views.

Politically minded women and those looking to get more involved in politics met Saturday morning to talk campaigns, running for office and how to support those who share similar views.

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Nepal: Call for women’s representation and leadership in local governance

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Nepal: Call for women’s representation and leadership in local governance

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Nepal — "I am contesting the upcoming election with my headscarf on, duly following th

Nepal — "I am contesting the upcoming election with my headscarf on, duly following th

Manual for Incorporating a Gender Perspective into OAS Electoral Observation Missions

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May 23, 2017

Manual for Incorporating a Gender Perspective into OAS Electoral Observation Missions

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European Parliament Tunisian Week - Women Political Leaders Global Forum

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European Parliament Tunisian Week - Women Political Leaders Global Forum

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In the framework of the ‘Tunisian Week’ which took place at the European Parliament (Brussels) on the 2-4 May, the Women Political Leaders (WPL) Global Forum co-hosted the debate ‘Gender equality and the participation of women in public life‘.

In the framework of the ‘Tunisian Week’ which took place at the European Parliament (Brussels) on the 2-4 May, the Women Political Leaders (WPL) Global Forum co-hosted the debate ‘Gender equality and the participation of women in public life‘.