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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.

Emily's list
December 1, 2014
The woman behind a massively influential political movement

Since Stephanie Schriock became president of EMILY's List, the political action committee focused on getting more pro-choice Democratic women elected to office, much has changed. The organization has raised more than $52 million and helped elect 62 women to the House and the Senate.

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Mentorship programs to support candidates and elected female MPs beyond training and study tours

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Mentorship programs to support candidates and elected female MPs beyond training and study tours

In this discussion we would like to hear from you on whether you ever been part of a mentorship program (as mentor or mentee) and if so, could you share your experiences? Do you know of successful mentorship and why these projects were successful?

In this discussion we would like to hear from you on whether you ever been part of a mentorship program (as mentor or mentee) and if so, could you share your experiences? Do you know of successful mentorship and why these projects were successful?

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.

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.

daily mirror
November 5, 2024
A new paradigm– reforming women’s political participation in Sri Lanka

As election cycles come and go, the conversation around the low female representation in Sri Lanka’s political sphere is frequently revisited.  After all, while Sri Lanka boasts of having the first female Prime Minister in the world, the actual percentage of women

The Himalayan Times
September 1, 2024
SAWDF holds AGM, emphasizes women's empowerment, gender equality

KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 1