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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.

In Thailand: Empowering Communities and Minorities Hill-Tribe Women Enter the Political Arena

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April 28, 2014

In Thailand: Empowering Communities and Minorities Hill-Tribe Women Enter the Political Arena

The Asia Foundation helps women leaders from eight northern hill-tribes to gain the knowledge, confidence, and momentum needed to join local government.

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The Asia Foundation helps women leaders from eight northern hill-tribes to gain the knowledge, confidence, and momentum needed to join local government.

Opportunities and Challenges of Women's Political Participation in India

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April 28, 2014

Opportunities and Challenges of Women's Political Participation in India

ndia has witnessed the world’s largest experiment in grassroots local democracy, triggered by the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution, which created a third tier of governance – Panchayati Raj Institutions (Village Councils) and urban local bodies.

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ndia has witnessed the world’s largest experiment in grassroots local democracy, triggered by the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution, which created a third tier of governance – Panchayati Raj Institutions (Village Councils) and urban local bodies.

Promoting Women: Transforming Women into Leaders

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April 24, 2014

Promoting Women: Transforming Women into Leaders

This edition of 'The Parliamentarian' by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association focuses on women in parliaments.

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This edition of 'The Parliamentarian' by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association focuses on women in parliaments.

April 14, 2014
Tonga's future female politicians get a taste of parliament

It's been an historic few days in Tonga - with the country's first Practice Parliament for women being held.

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April 10, 2014
UNDP Viet Nam launched a new publication "Mentoring in Viet Nam – An effective capacity building approach for women leaders"

The purpose of this booklet is to support the Vietnamese partners of the UNDP and Ministry of Foreign Affair’s project Women’s Leadership by providing information and guidance on an effective approach to build the capacity of potential women leaders.  It can be used by academic inst

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Mentoring in Viet Nam - An effective capacity building approach for women leaders

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April 10, 2014

Mentoring in Viet Nam - An effective capacity building approach for women leaders

The purpose of this booklet is to support the Vietnamese partners of the UNDP and Ministry of Foreign Affair’s project Women’s Leadership by providing information and guidance on an effective approach to build the capacity of potential women leaders.  It can be used by academic inst

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The purpose of this booklet is to support the Vietnamese partners of the UNDP and Ministry of Foreign Affair’s project Women’s Leadership by providing information and guidance on an effective approach to build the capacity of potential women leaders.  It can be used by academic inst

Tunisia’s National Constituent Assembly Gender Assessment

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April 10, 2014

Tunisia’s National Constituent Assembly Gender Assessment

NDI organized a gender assessment of Tunisia’s NCA to contribute to a fuller understanding of the
following critical factors:

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NDI organized a gender assessment of Tunisia’s NCA to contribute to a fuller understanding of the
following critical factors:

Promoting women’s leadership in local government: Local government associations help women meet the challenge

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April 10, 2014

Promoting women’s leadership in local government: Local government associations help women meet the challenge

This case study highlights some of the good practices emerging
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This case study highlights some of the good practices emerging

BRIDGE Cutting Edge Packs Gender and Cultural Change

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April 9, 2014

BRIDGE Cutting Edge Packs Gender and Cultural Change

Is gender and development a northern imposition on cultures of the south? Yes, in the sense that much of development, including gender and development, is dominated by northern agendas.

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Is gender and development a northern imposition on cultures of the south? Yes, in the sense that much of development, including gender and development, is dominated by northern agendas.

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