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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.

Induction Course for Parliamentarians

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August 26, 2013

Induction Course for Parliamentarians

This 'Induction for First-Time Parliamentarians' course is designed for legislators who are new to parliament, and for parliamentary staff, practitioners, donors, civil society organisations and others who want to learn about how parliament works.

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This 'Induction for First-Time Parliamentarians' course is designed for legislators who are new to parliament, and for parliamentary staff, practitioners, donors, civil society organisations and others who want to learn about how parliament works.

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Inspiring Equal and Inclusive Participation of Women in Political Decision-Making – Crossed Perspectives from Europe and Japan

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Inspiring Equal and Inclusive Participation of Women in Political Decision-Making – Crossed Perspectives from Europe and Japan

The Delegation of the European Union to Japan is pleased to invite you to an online seminar “Inspiring Equal and Inclusive Participation of Women in Political Decision-M

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In Mexico, the President of the Federal Electoral Tribunal, assumes the Presidency and Technical Secretary of the Observatory of Political Participation of Women

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In Mexico, the President of the Federal Electoral Tribunal, assumes the Presidency and Technical Secretary of the Observatory of Political Participation of Women

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During the biannual meeting of the Federal Electoral Tribunal, its president, Constancio Carrasco, has assumed the Presidency and the Technical Secretary of the Observatory of Political Participation of Women in Mexico. At the event, Lorena Cruz, president of the National Women's Institute (INMUJERES), and the Director of the National Electoral Institute (INE), Lorenzo Cordova, carried out the delivery of office.

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During the biannual meeting of the Federal Electoral Tribunal, its president, Constancio Carrasco, has assumed the Presidency and the Technical Secretary of the Observatory of Political Participation of Women in Mexico. At the event, Lorena Cruz, president of the National Women's Institute (INMUJERES), and the Director of the National Electoral Institute (INE), Lorenzo Cordova, carried out the delivery of office.

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Work-life Balance for Mexican Women Politicians

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Work-life Balance for Mexican Women Politicians

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"It is true that the way of life that we have make the time we share with our family shorter, frequently causing long absences that make negotiations with them more difficult, but I would say this is the experience of thousands of women who leave every day to harvest triumphs, to excel in their business, to not be embarrassed by success." These are words by Cristina Gaytán, deputy for the PRD in Mexico.

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"It is true that the way of life that we have make the time we share with our family shorter, frequently causing long absences that make negotiations with them more difficult, but I would say this is the experience of thousands of women who leave every day to harvest triumphs, to excel in their business, to not be embarrassed by success." These are words by Cristina Gaytán, deputy for the PRD in Mexico.

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The National Assembly of Mauritius Discusses the Creation of a Gender Caucus

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The National Assembly of Mauritius Discusses the Creation of a Gender Caucus

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The Speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius, Ms. Santi Bai Hanoomanjee, has stressed the importance that a Parliamentary Gender Caucus would empower the Government’s commitment to gender equality. This declarations were made at Port Louis, in Mauritius National Assembly, in the context of a meeting to brief MPs on the objectives and relevance that a Gender Caucus may have. Gender Expert, Dr. Sonia Palmieri who delivered the presentation ‘Parliamentary Caucuses for Gender Equality’. Dr.

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The Speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius, Ms. Santi Bai Hanoomanjee, has stressed the importance that a Parliamentary Gender Caucus would empower the Government’s commitment to gender equality. This declarations were made at Port Louis, in Mauritius National Assembly, in the context of a meeting to brief MPs on the objectives and relevance that a Gender Caucus may have. Gender Expert, Dr. Sonia Palmieri who delivered the presentation ‘Parliamentary Caucuses for Gender Equality’. Dr.

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Michele Bachelet Advocates for Gender Quotas at the Women and Youth Dialogue

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Michele Bachelet Advocates for Gender Quotas at the Women and Youth Dialogue

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Michele Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile, has participated this week in the forum ‘Women and Youth Dialogue’, celebrated this week at the Miriam College, in Quezon City (Philippines). The forum was part of the 4th National Women’s Summit, under the motto ‘Strengthening Women’s Political Participation for Inclusive and Democratic Governance towards Equitable and Sustainable Development’.

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Michele Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile, has participated this week in the forum ‘Women and Youth Dialogue’, celebrated this week at the Miriam College, in Quezon City (Philippines). The forum was part of the 4th National Women’s Summit, under the motto ‘Strengthening Women’s Political Participation for Inclusive and Democratic Governance towards Equitable and Sustainable Development’.

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BRIDGE Project Encourages Women's Voting in Haiti

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BRIDGE Project Encourages Women's Voting in Haiti

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Sixteen years ago the BRIDGE –Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections– project was initiated. This is a joint initiative between the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). The BRIDGE project has four main objectives:

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Sixteen years ago the BRIDGE –Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections– project was initiated. This is a joint initiative between the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). The BRIDGE project has four main objectives:

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