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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.

Running Start's Young Women’s Political Leadership Program

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January 30, 2018

Running Start's Young Women’s Political Leadership Program

Running Start’s flagship program introduces high school girls to the power of political leadership.

Running Start’s flagship program introduces high school girls to the power of political leadership.

January 8, 2018
Women in politics: Invitation to shadow Welsh Assembly member

Young women are being given the chance to shadow an assembly member for the day in an effort to boost female participation in politics.

Preventing violence against women in elections: A programming guide

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November 28, 2017

Preventing violence against women in elections: A programming guide

The publication “Preventing violence against women in elections: A programming guide”, jointly produced by UN Women and UNDP, brings to light the scourge of violence against women in elections.

The publication “Preventing violence against women in elections: A programming guide”, jointly produced by UN Women and UNDP, brings to light the scourge of violence against women in elections.

Event

September 29, 2017
Working with the Tanzania Parliament on gender equality

One-third of the MPs in Tanzania’s parliament are women, making it one of global leaders on women’s representation.

Videos

August 14, 2017
Liberia elections: Making 2017 count for women

In October 2017, Liberians will hea