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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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.

February 11, 2014
In Nepal, Women Fight to Maintain Seats in the Constituent Assembly

Nepali women had much to be proud of as 172 of them were seated in the country’s newest Constituent Assembly on Jan. 22.

February 7, 2014
Mock parliament for women in the Solomon Islands

A MOCK parliament for women will be conducted at the National Parliament from February 10 to 13.

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