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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.

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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March 28, 2014
Afghanistan's 69 women legislators reflect changing times, fight for rights

When they did venture beyond their four walls, they wafted through crowded markets covered from head to toe in the all-encompassing burqa.

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Increasing Women’s Political Participation Through Effective Training Programs

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March 17, 2014

Increasing Women’s Political Participation Through Effective Training Programs

Increasing Women’s Political Participation Through Effective Training Programs: Aguide to best practices and lessons learned.

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Increasing Women’s Political Participation Through Effective Training Programs: Aguide to best practices and lessons learned.

Equality in Politics: An Overview of Key Findings

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March 17, 2014

Equality in Politics: An Overview of Key Findings

6 key findings on obstacles to women in politics based on a an Inter-parlimentary Union survey of Women and Men in Parliaments

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6 key findings on obstacles to women in politics based on a an Inter-parlimentary Union survey of Women and Men in Parliaments

March 11, 2014
Liberia: 'Inspiring Change' - Yes Promotes Women's Leadership

The Youth Exploring Solutions (YES), a passionate, nonprofit and voluntary grassroots youth-led development organization that is primarily a self-sponsored institution since its inception in 2007 has organized Women's Leadership & Governance Panel in observance of International Women's Day at

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February 18, 2014
Women of Latin America build bridges, changing status quo in politics

In Honduras and El Salvador, a spotlight on efforts towards addressing electoral challenges through trainings for candidates. 

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Poised to Run: Women’s Pathways to the State Legislatures

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February 12, 2014

Poised to Run: Women’s Pathways to the State Legislatures

Women legislators are more likely to say that they decided to seek elective office after receiving the suggestion to run, whereas men are more likely to say that the decision to run was entirely their idea.

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Women legislators are more likely to say that they decided to seek elective office after receiving the suggestion to run, whereas men are more likely to say that the decision to run was entirely their idea.

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