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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.

January 30, 2013
UNDP:Women in community governance: our approach

Women’s empowerment, participatory local governance and non-stereotyped approaches to wo/men’s roles are at the heart of the “Women in Local Democracy” project, which is currently being implemented by UNDP Armenia and funded by the European Union.

January 30, 2013
UNDP:"Women in Local Democracy" Project

The "Women in Local Democracy" Project addresses women’s representation and meaningful participation in decision-making processes in Armenia. WiLD is comprised of three main dimensions: women’s empowerment, strengthening the capacity of local government, and promotion of gender equality.

December 26, 2012
USA: PG&E And Running Start Now Accepting Scholarship Applications For Young Women’s Political Leadership Program

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Running Start announced today that they are now accepting applications from high school girls for five scholarships to attend Running Start’s Young Women’s Political Leadership program (YWPL) in Los Angeles on Februa

December 19, 2012
Candidate Schools Help Women in West Africa Compete and Win

As countries across West Africa transition to democracy following years of autocratic rulers, civil unrest, and sometimes civil war, women are frequently left out of the process.

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CREA's Feminist Leadership, Movement Building, and Rights Institute South Asia

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CREA's Feminist Leadership, Movement Building, and Rights Institute South Asia

CREA's Feminist Leadership, Movement Building, and Rights Institute South Asia

28 January - 1 February 2013

Kathmandu, Nepal

Making sure development works for all

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October 30, 2012

Making sure development works for all

UNDP’s Gender Team has been working with the AAP to help African governments mainstream gender in their climate-related development efforts. 

UNDP’s Gender Team has been working with the AAP to help African governments mainstream gender in their climate-related development efforts.