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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.

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November 25, 2013
Meet India’s Gulabi Gang – Female Activists for Change

While you may witness injustice on a daily basis, when was the last time you decided to interfere and help change a stranger’s situation?

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November 18, 2013
Stark inequality: Only 80 of 1,110 candidates are women, India

The 1,110 affidavits filed by candidates during the nomination process till Saturday throw up some interesting figures and information about those who want to represent Delhiites in the Assembly. 

November 12, 2013
Political awakening of Pakistani women

Do not be misled by the depiction of Pakistani women in popular media. While the thought of Pakistani women may conjure a stereotypical oppressed and burqa-clad image, times are changing fast. 

November 10, 2013
Nationwide forum focuses on women in leadership roles

The Nationwide Women Forum on Peace, Security and Development, jointly organized by women’s human rights organizations and Columbia University, began at the Sky Star Hotel in Yangon yesterday.

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Women at Crossroads: Literacy, Leadership, Power and Technology

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Women at Crossroads: Literacy, Leadership, Power and Technology

The conference invites dialogues surrounding Women’s Issues about the areas of information and knowledge: power and leadership; education and policy; technology and infrastructure that affect women