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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.

Boston Consortium on Gender, Security and Human Rights

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April 4, 2007

Boston Consortium on Gender, Security and Human Rights

The Boston Consortium on Gender, Security and Human Rights was founded with the goal of integrating the study of gender and women into work on human rights, security, and armed conflict.

The Boston Consortium on Gender, Security and Human Rights was founded with the goal of integrating the study of gender and women into work on human rights, security, and armed conflict.

The Gender & Media Handbook: Promoting Equality, Diversity & Empowerment

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March 20, 2007

The Gender & Media Handbook: Promoting Equality, Diversity & Empowerment

In 2003, the Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies launched the project, "Gender, Conflict and the Media: Working towards Egalitarianism and Peace," which focused on three main goals: to promote discussion of gender inequality and the ways that the media can support or challenge it; to foster

In 2003, the Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies launched the project, "Gender, Conflict and the Media: Working towards Egalitarianism and Peace," which focused on three main goals: to promote discussion of gender inequality and the ways that the media can support or challenge it; to foster

The BRIDGE Project (Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections)

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March 19, 2007

The BRIDGE Project (Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections)

This website provides information about the BRIDGE Project (Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections), which is a professional development course on election administration.

This website provides information about the BRIDGE Project (Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections), which is a professional development course on election administration.

BRIDGE Cutting Edge Packs: Gender and Social Movements

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March 12, 2007

BRIDGE Cutting Edge Packs: Gender and Social Movements

In order for any action or intervention around rights, democracy and equality to be successful, it must include and value gender equality as part of its analysis and methodology for change.

In order for any action or intervention around rights, democracy and equality to be successful, it must include and value gender equality as part of its analysis and methodology for change.

Orientations of Women Public Administrators of Orissa, India

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March 12, 2007

Orientations of Women Public Administrators of Orissa, India

This survey on the opinions of female senior public administrators in Orissa, India, reveals the degree of women administrators' awareness of and interest in public administration university degree programs and public administration journals.

This survey on the opinions of female senior public administrators in Orissa, India, reveals the degree of women administrators' awareness of and interest in public administration university degree programs and public administration journals.

Power Booklet: A Quick DIY on How to Obtain Real Personal Power

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March 12, 2007

Power Booklet: A Quick DIY on How to Obtain Real Personal Power

This booklet provides recommendations to women leaders on obtaining and securing powerful positions within governments and local communities. It identifies the traps women face in securing increased and fair power, and provides a guide on how to avoid them.

This booklet provides recommendations to women leaders on obtaining and securing powerful positions within governments and local communities. It identifies the traps women face in securing increased and fair power, and provides a guide on how to avoid them.

Leadership Inventory

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March 12, 2007

Leadership Inventory

This document includes a series of questions that serve to identify and evaluate leadership skills. It covers leadership aspects such as values, personal mastery skills, communication skills, team skills, and organizational skills.

This document includes a series of questions that serve to identify and evaluate leadership skills. It covers leadership aspects such as values, personal mastery skills, communication skills, team skills, and organizational skills.

Seven Tips on Writing a Better Speech

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March 12, 2007

Seven Tips on Writing a Better Speech

This manual provides seven tips for writing an effective speech. It offers advice for assessing an audience, keeping it simple, and involving an audience in the speech.

This manual provides seven tips for writing an effective speech. It offers advice for assessing an audience, keeping it simple, and involving an audience in the speech.