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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.

May 9, 2013
Women Candidates and the June 17 Parliamentary Elections in Jordan

On June 17th women in Jordan will make history, when at least six women will be elected to parliament as part of sweeping election reforms enacted by King Abdullah earlier this year.

May 8, 2013
Tunisia Campaign School Helps Aspiring Politicians across the Middle East and North Africa

Wafa Bani Mustafa had already won a seat in Jordan’s parliament. But as she prepared to run for reelection, she wanted to learn more about fundraising techniques, which are not widely used in the region.

May 7, 2013
Women less likely to get involved in politics, seek office

The political gender gap isn’t just among voters. It also includes those they get to vote for.

May 6, 2013
What Bangalore needs to learn from Pak women, India

New Delhi, May 5: Pakistan is a country, which has elements that shoot those seeking their rights like Malala Yousafzai, there is movement to make women voters cast votes on

May 6, 2013
Can a Woman Be President? Just Ask These Ladies! USA

As President Barack Obama’s second term gets underway, speculation is already running rampant over who will run next. Will our next president be a woman?

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