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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.

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.

April 9, 2014
Tonga’s Queen Nanasipau‘u Welcomes Women’s Parliament

Tonga (Matangi Tonga, April 7, 2014) –Tonga's first "Practice Parliament for Women" is a crucial milestone and marks a very positive step forward for Tonga, said Queen

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BRIDGE Cutting Edge Packs Gender and Participation

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April 9, 2014

BRIDGE Cutting Edge Packs Gender and Participation

The terms ‘Participation’ and ‘Gender’ have become a part of development discourse and practice in the last few decades. Advocates of these concepts have claimed that they allow for representation of the most marginalised groups, such as women and the poor.

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The terms ‘Participation’ and ‘Gender’ have become a part of development discourse and practice in the last few decades. Advocates of these concepts have claimed that they allow for representation of the most marginalised groups, such as women and the poor.

Women in decision-making: The role of the new media for increased political participation

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April 4, 2014

Women in decision-making: The role of the new media for increased political participation

This study reviews the barriers to women’s involvement in politics and, through case studies and research with new media users, how new media may help to increase women’s involvement at different levels of political participation, including formal representative politics.

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This study reviews the barriers to women’s involvement in politics and, through case studies and research with new media users, how new media may help to increase women’s involvement at different levels of political participation, including formal representative politics.

April 1, 2014
30 women to enter Practice Parliament in Tonga

Thirty representatives will take part in Tonga's first “Practice Parliament for Women” on April 10-11 in Nuku'alofa, a two-day event that aims to encourage women to run for parliament in the upcoming 2014 General Election in November.

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April 1, 2014
GAMBIA: GAMCOTRAP & Co. Train Women On Leadership

Women from five West African countries converged at the Paradise Suites Hotel from 24 to 28th March 2014 to receive training on leadership skills.

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