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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.

Women Matter

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April 5, 2007

Women Matter

WomenMatter is a content-driven, nonpartisan web-based organization that is designed to educate women about political processes and help them to use those processes to better their own lives.

WomenMatter is a content-driven, nonpartisan web-based organization that is designed to educate women about political processes and help them to use those processes to better their own lives.

Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard University

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April 5, 2007

Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard University

The Women and Public Policy Program of Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government was founded with the internal goal of incorporating an understanding of gender perspectives on public policy into the education of future and current leaders trained at the John F.

The Women and Public Policy Program of Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government was founded with the internal goal of incorporating an understanding of gender perspectives on public policy into the education of future and current leaders trained at the John F.

Women and Politics Institute, American University

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April 5, 2007

Women and Politics Institute, American University

The Women & Politics Institute, located within the School of Public Affairs at American University, advances the study and discussion of women and politics, promotes opportunities for women in politics, and trains women to become political leaders.

The Women & Politics Institute, located within the School of Public Affairs at American University, advances the study and discussion of women and politics, promotes opportunities for women in politics, and trains women to become political leaders.

WOMANKIND Worldwide

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April 5, 2007

WOMANKIND Worldwide

WOMANKIND Worldwide works to enable women to voice their concerns and claim their rights, and to work globally for policies and practices that promote equality between men and women.

WOMANKIND Worldwide works to enable women to voice their concerns and claim their rights, and to work globally for policies and practices that promote equality between men and women.

United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW)

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April 5, 2007

United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW)

The United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW) aims to serve as a vehicle at the international level to promote and undertake research and training programmes to contribute to the advancement of women and gender equality worldwide.

The United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW) aims to serve as a vehicle at the international level to promote and undertake research and training programmes to contribute to the advancement of women and gender equality worldwide.

National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI)

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April 4, 2007

National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI)

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the national representative organization for women and women’s groups in Ireland.

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the national representative organization for women and women’s groups in Ireland.

International Women's Rights Action Watch - Asia Pacific (IWRAW Asia Pacific)

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April 4, 2007

International Women's Rights Action Watch - Asia Pacific (IWRAW Asia Pacific)

International Women's Rights Action Watch - Asia Pacific (IWRAW Asia Pacific) is a non-profit international women's organization based in the South.

International Women's Rights Action Watch - Asia Pacific (IWRAW Asia Pacific) is a non-profit international women's organization based in the South.

Centro de Estudios de la Mujer (Women's Study Center)

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April 4, 2007

Centro de Estudios de la Mujer (Women's Study Center)

The Women's Study Center is an independent, non-profit organization that conducts research, training, communication and consulting programs on the topics of labor and employment, citizenship and political participation, and public policy planning.

The Women's Study Center is an independent, non-profit organization that conducts research, training, communication and consulting programs on the topics of labor and employment, citizenship and political participation, and public policy planning.