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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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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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Webinar Series Helping Latinas to "Step Into the Political Power," Improve the Number of Women in Politics

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Webinar Series Helping Latinas to "Step Into the Political Power," Improve the Number of Women in Politics

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The newly launched webinar series created by VoteRunLead and LatinasRepresent has taken on the brave and worthy task of helping Latinas to "step into the political power."

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The newly launched webinar series created by VoteRunLead and LatinasRepresent has taken on the brave and worthy task of helping Latinas to "step into the political power."

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Consultants needed - Research on GBV: process and dissemination (Lebanon and Jordan)

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Consultants needed - Research on GBV: process and dissemination (Lebanon and Jordan)

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Alianza por la Solidaridad is looking for a consultant to generate evidence on response to gender based violence in the context of the Syrian Crisis in Lebanon and Jordan. 

The purpose of the consultancy is to generate evidence as to the extent, types and response to gender based violence in the context of the Syrian Crisis in Lebanon and Jordan in order to improve prevention, protection and survivor support, particularly with regards to sexual violence.

The research should:

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Alianza por la Solidaridad is looking for a consultant to generate evidence on response to gender based violence in the context of the Syrian Crisis in Lebanon and Jordan. 

The purpose of the consultancy is to generate evidence as to the extent, types and response to gender based violence in the context of the Syrian Crisis in Lebanon and Jordan in order to improve prevention, protection and survivor support, particularly with regards to sexual violence.

The research should:

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International consultant on gender equality in parliamentary and electoral development issues

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International consultant on gender equality in parliamentary and electoral development issues

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This is a Home-based position with 3 missions to Chisinau, Moldova. The selected candidate is expected to start on May 5th 2015 and the duration of the initial contract is May-October, 2015 (55 working days).

For more information on how to apply, please click here. Please note that the application deadline is 20th April 2015.

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This is a Home-based position with 3 missions to Chisinau, Moldova. The selected candidate is expected to start on May 5th 2015 and the duration of the initial contract is May-October, 2015 (55 working days).

For more information on how to apply, please click here. Please note that the application deadline is 20th April 2015.

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Call for proposals-Inter-American Development Bank

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Call for proposals-Inter-American Development Bank

The Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Program for the Support of Women’s Leadership and Representation(PROLEAD) announces a call for proposals for evaluations that analyze the effectiven

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UN Women: Knowledge management specialist (network facilitator, iKNOW politics)

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UN Women: Knowledge management specialist (network facilitator, iKNOW politics)

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Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women will work for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

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Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women will work for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

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Rwanda study tour for African women parliamentarians

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Rwanda study tour for African women parliamentarians

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A delegation of women parliamentarians comprising representatives from national parliaments from eight African countries are expected in Rwanda next Monday on a week-long study tour.The parliamentarians will share ideas and exchange experiences

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A delegation of women parliamentarians comprising representatives from national parliaments from eight African countries are expected in Rwanda next Monday on a week-long study tour.The parliamentarians will share ideas and exchange experiences

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Free eCourse: Gender-sensitive Governance: what does it look like and how can we work towards it?

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Free eCourse: Gender-sensitive Governance: what does it look like and how can we work towards it?

This free web-based course provides participants with a general grounding in the current concepts of governance from a gender perspective and offers some examples and resources for applying these w

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