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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.

UN Women
September 18, 2024
UN Women-supported training helps aspiring women politicians across Papua New Guinea

UN Women’s project Women Make Change* underscores the importance of increasing wom

Investor King
September 17, 2024
Stakeholders Lead Campaigns for More Involvement of Women in Nigerian Politics

Concerned stakeholders across the globe have commenced advocacies for improved participation and involvement of women in politics in Nigeria.

UN Women
September 10, 2024
Why so few women are in political leadership, and five actions to boost women’s political participation

In one of the biggest electoral years in recent history, 107 countries have never had a woman Head of State. In 2024, women held only 27 per cent of seats in national parliaments and 35.5 per cent of seats in local governments.

University of Connecticut
August 27, 2024
Africana Studies Summer Institute advances research on women and girls of color

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11th Empowerment Briefing for Young Parliamentarians- Young women’s political participation

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11th Empowerment Briefing for Young Parliamentarians- Young women’s political participation

Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

The Role of Political Parties in Women’s Political Participation

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August 1, 2024

The Role of Political Parties in Women’s Political Participation

As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, women’s political participation and representation remain pivotal to building robust democracies and inclusive decision-making processes.

As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, women’s political participation and representation remain pivotal to building robust democracies and inclusive decision-making processes.

National Press Foundation
August 1, 2024
National Press Foundation releases journalism guidelines for covering women in politics

In both state and federal legislatures,