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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.

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Before Malala there was Asma Jahangir

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Before Malala there was Asma Jahangir

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She’s just 16, yet known worldwide — as the ultra-famous are — by a single name. She is Malala.

She has survived a Taliban assassin’s bullets. She awes global superstars and enthralls world leaders. She’s been showered with awards, almost won a Nobel Peace Prize and recently published a memoir. She might be the most famous teenager on the planet.

She’s just 16, yet known worldwide — as the ultra-famous are — by a single name. She is Malala.

She has survived a Taliban assassin’s bullets. She awes global superstars and enthralls world leaders. She’s been showered with awards, almost won a Nobel Peace Prize and recently published a memoir. She might be the most famous teenager on the planet.

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Women parliamentarians, public image, and the media in Algeria — fostering respectful connections

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Women parliamentarians, public image, and the media in Algeria — fostering respectful connections

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The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has been working to strengthen political parties, civil society, media and other key democratic institutions in Algeria since 1997.

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has been working to strengthen political parties, civil society, media and other key democratic institutions in Algeria since 1997.

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IDEA's Electoral Risk Management Tool launched

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IDEA's Electoral Risk Management Tool launched

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International IDEA's Electoral Risk Management Tool (ERMTool) is now available free online. The tool was launched during the 6th Global Electoral Organization (GEO) Conference in Incheon, Republic of Korea in October 2013.

International IDEA's Electoral Risk Management Tool (ERMTool) is now available free online. The tool was launched during the 6th Global Electoral Organization (GEO) Conference in Incheon, Republic of Korea in October 2013.

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Endangered species: Why are the numbers of women representing LA County in elected office dropping and how can we reverse this trend?

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Endangered species: Why are the numbers of women representing LA County in elected office dropping and how can we reverse this trend?

Endangered Species: Why are the Numbers of Women Representing LA County in Elected Office Dropping and How Can We Reverse this Trend?
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Meet India’s Gulabi Gang – Female Activists for Change

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Meet India’s Gulabi Gang – Female Activists for Change

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While you may witness injustice on a daily basis, when was the last time you decided to interfere and help change a stranger’s situation? Either afraid of societal reprimand or confused on how to make a difference, many elect to ignore the pressing situations currently going on (homelessness, starvation, war crimes, etc…) and live in the comfort of what they feel is ‘security’. Yet, if no one does anything, waiting for someone else to step up, nothing will ever be achieved or change.

While you may witness injustice on a daily basis, when was the last time you decided to interfere and help change a stranger’s situation? Either afraid of societal reprimand or confused on how to make a difference, many elect to ignore the pressing situations currently going on (homelessness, starvation, war crimes, etc…) and live in the comfort of what they feel is ‘security’. Yet, if no one does anything, waiting for someone else to step up, nothing will ever be achieved or change.

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Stark inequality: Only 80 of 1,110 candidates are women, India

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Stark inequality: Only 80 of 1,110 candidates are women, India

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The 1,110 affidavits filed by candidates during the nomination process till Saturday throw up some interesting figures and information about those who want to represent Delhiites in the Assembly. 

The 1,110 affidavits filed by candidates during the nomination process till Saturday throw up some interesting figures and information about those who want to represent Delhiites in the Assembly.