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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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Even with rise of political outsiders, women take traditional path to power in the US
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When she thinks about getting women involved in government, Kelly Dittmar can’t help but be reminded of asparagus.
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When she thinks about getting women involved in government, Kelly Dittmar can’t help but be reminded of asparagus.
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Will Trump's election lead to more women in politics?
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As Hillary Clinton exits the national stage, US women continue to pursue a political life. Will a Trump presidency motivate more women to run for office?
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As Hillary Clinton exits the national stage, US women continue to pursue a political life. Will a Trump presidency motivate more women to run for office?
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Maldives: Workshop on women’s participation and leadership in peace and security
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The United Nations in Maldives and the UN Women Multi-Country Office for India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka organized a workshop to discuss women’s participation and leadership in peace and security based on the principles of the historic UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
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The United Nations in Maldives and the UN Women Multi-Country Office for India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka organized a workshop to discuss women’s participation and leadership in peace and security based on the principles of the historic UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
A framework for developing internal gender policies for electoral management bodies
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December 8, 2016
A framework for developing internal gender policies for electoral management bodies
International IDEA has conceptualiz
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International IDEA has conceptualiz
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Gender-sensitive reforms in parliament are necessary to eliminate violence against women
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The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) follows up its landmark study on sexism against women MPs with an initiative to advance gender-sensitive reforms in parliament.
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The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) follows up its landmark study on sexism against women MPs with an initiative to advance gender-sensitive reforms in parliament.
Evaluating the gender sensitivity of parliaments: A self assessment toolkit by IPU
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November 29, 2016
Evaluating the gender sensitivity of parliaments: A self assessment toolkit by IPU
While parliaments vary in their lev
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While parliaments vary in their lev
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Workshop to promote gender and social inclusion policy and electoral law reform in the Kingdom of Lesotho
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Workshop to promote gender and social inclusion policy and electoral law reform in the Kingdom of Lesotho
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Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is working to promote the organization of credible and participatory elections in the Kingdom of Lesotho.
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Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is working to promote the organization of credible and participatory elections in the Kingdom of Lesotho.