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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.

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KOSOVO'S 'WEEK OF WOMEN' EMPOWERS WOMEN TO RUN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE

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KOSOVO'S 'WEEK OF WOMEN' EMPOWERS WOMEN TO RUN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE

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When Ilirjana Gafurri, a political party activist in Peja, Kosovo, won a seat on her local council six years ago, she became an advocate for issues such as better health care and women’s equality in her community.

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When Ilirjana Gafurri, a political party activist in Peja, Kosovo, won a seat on her local council six years ago, she became an advocate for issues such as better health care and women’s equality in her community.

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Gender and Local Governance

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May 30, 2013

Gender and Local Governance

SNV, Netherlands Development organisation,  produced a manual on gender and local governance - an overview of the literature and websites on gender and governance processes, underlining strategies and best practices.

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SNV, Netherlands Development organisation,  produced a manual on gender and local governance - an overview of the literature and websites on gender and governance processes, underlining strategies and best practices.

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Asian Universities Offer Programs for Female Business & Political Leaders

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Asian Universities Offer Programs for Female Business & Political Leaders

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Asian universities are beginning to do what has long been practiced in the West: offer short courses specifically for women who are leaders in business and politics. While the business schools at Harvard, Oxford, Stanford and others have established courses for female executives, such offerings are just starting to make their mark in Asia. Last month, the University of Hong Kong held the first part of a course meant to prepare Asian women for the boardroom: The Women’s Directorship Program.

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Asian universities are beginning to do what has long been practiced in the West: offer short courses specifically for women who are leaders in business and politics. While the business schools at Harvard, Oxford, Stanford and others have established courses for female executives, such offerings are just starting to make their mark in Asia. Last month, the University of Hong Kong held the first part of a course meant to prepare Asian women for the boardroom: The Women’s Directorship Program.

Campaign Management 101 and 102 - Online Course - 6/3/13

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May 28, 2013

Campaign Management 101 and 102 - Online Course - 6/3/13

Campaign Management 101 and 102 are comprehensive courses delivering instruction on campaign management for women launching careers in politics as campaign managers.

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Campaign Management 101 and 102 are comprehensive courses delivering instruction on campaign management for women launching careers in politics as campaign managers.

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Training course: ‘Masculinities, Leadership and Gender Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa’

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Training course: ‘Masculinities, Leadership and Gender Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa’

Sonke Gender Justice Network, the MenEngage Africa Network and the Women’s Health Research U

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Building Women’s Political Participation in Haiti

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Building Women’s Political Participation in Haiti

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Thriving and revitalized, the city of Port-au-Prince hosted its first ever BRIDGE courses for members of the Haitian electoral management body.52 participants experienced BRIDGE for the first time during the two 5-day trainings, held back-to-back from April 15 – 26, 2013. The participants were drawn primarily from different departments of the CTCEP (Transient College of Permanent Electoral Council).

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Thriving and revitalized, the city of Port-au-Prince hosted its first ever BRIDGE courses for members of the Haitian electoral management body.52 participants experienced BRIDGE for the first time during the two 5-day trainings, held back-to-back from April 15 – 26, 2013. The participants were drawn primarily from different departments of the CTCEP (Transient College of Permanent Electoral Council).

Web course: Gender Mainstreaming in Result Oriented Monitoring of EU Development Projects

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May 16, 2013

Web course: Gender Mainstreaming in Result Oriented Monitoring of EU Development Projects

Gender equality is a principle, an objective and a task for the EU since its foundation in 1957 and is enshrined in the Treaty on European Union (Treaty of Lisbon, 2009).

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Gender equality is a principle, an objective and a task for the EU since its foundation in 1957 and is enshrined in the Treaty on European Union (Treaty of Lisbon, 2009).

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