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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.

Maha Almuneef - Breaking stereotypes, reaching goals

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July 2, 2014

Maha Almuneef - Breaking stereotypes, reaching goals

Maha Almuneef, a 53-year-old mother of three living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a Board-certified physician with a vision: ending violence against women. Maha, undeterred by the traditional image of a woman’s place in society, earned her medical degree and established
Maha Almuneef, a 53-year-old mother of three living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a Board-certified physician with a vision: ending violence against women. Maha, undeterred by the traditional image of a woman’s place in society, earned her medical degree and established
July 1, 2014
Drive for more women in upcoming elections, Fiji

This was discussed at the Fiji Women’s Forum Candidate Strengthening Workshop in the Holiday Inn in Suva, today. Representatives from Political parties met to discuss and support the women candidates that have been announced or with the intention of running through the political party.

June 26, 2014
Afghanistan’s Success Will Be Measured By Women’s Progress

While we were meeting with women journalists in Afghanistan this past May, another group of Afghan women journalists were in Washington, D.C., meeting with congressional staff member

June 25, 2014
Women avoiding politics because they don’t want to fail, Zambia

MMD chairperson for Arts and Culture Elizabeth Chitika Mulobeka has noted that women are avoiding politics because they are scared of failure.

Presentation on Youth, Development and Rights Diversity and Discrimination

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June 24, 2014

Presentation on Youth, Development and Rights Diversity and Discrimination

The presentation given by Åshild Marie Vige fropm the Norwegian Children and Youth Council on "Barriers to political participation, focusing on the issues of diversi

The presentation given by Åshild Marie Vige fropm the Norwegian Children and Youth Council on "Barriers to political participation, focusing on the issues of diversi

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Ikram Ben Said on "Advancing Women in Politics: The Gateway to Economic Empowerment"

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June 18, 2014

Ikram Ben Said on "Advancing Women in Politics: The Gateway to Economic Empowerment"

Social Media Guidelines for Parliaments

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June 17, 2014

Social Media Guidelines for Parliaments

You cannot wait for the people to come to parliament; you need to go where the people are. Today, the people are on social media.

You cannot wait for the people to come to parliament; you need to go where the people are. Today, the people are on social media.

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Challenges for international organizations working on women's issues

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June 17, 2014

Challenges for international organizations working on women's issues

iKNOW Politics Expert Caroline Hubbard speaks about the challenges international organizations face while working on women's rights issues.

iKNOW Politics Expert Caroline Hubbard speaks about the challenges international organizations face while working on women's rights issues.