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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.

Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women through ICT

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July 31, 2008

Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women through ICT

This reports describes the gender dimensions of ICT and how the UN has addressed the issues of gender equality and ICT.

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This reports describes the gender dimensions of ICT and how the UN has addressed the issues of gender equality and ICT.

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Working with Women Candidates and Women Voters during Elections

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July 24, 2008

Working with Women Candidates and Women Voters during Elections

This consolidated response highlights tools used to empower women candidates, such as providing training, working with political parties, using affirmative action measures,and holding outreach campaigns.

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This consolidated response highlights tools used to empower women candidates, such as providing training, working with political parties, using affirmative action measures,and holding outreach campaigns.

Training Workshop on Leadership, Media & Conflict Management for Women in Afghanistan

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June 30, 2008

Training Workshop on Leadership, Media & Conflict Management for Women in Afghanistan

This is a synopsis of a training workshop on leadership, media and conflict management for women in Afghanistan conducted by UNFPA. It includes a short description of each discussion topics and a detailed agenda of the workshop.

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This is a synopsis of a training workshop on leadership, media and conflict management for women in Afghanistan conducted by UNFPA. It includes a short description of each discussion topics and a detailed agenda of the workshop.

Practitioner’s Guide to Designing Inclusive and Accountable Local Democratic Institutions

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June 27, 2008

Practitioner’s Guide to Designing Inclusive and Accountable Local Democratic Institutions

This guide is the first of its kind to provide an overview of the current range of local representative arrangements and electoral systems in Asia and the Pacific.

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This guide is the first of its kind to provide an overview of the current range of local representative arrangements and electoral systems in Asia and the Pacific.

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Conference: "Hitting the Ground Running: Research, Activism and Leadership"

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Conference: "Hitting the Ground Running: Research, Activism and Leadership"

Please join leading scholars, researchers, advocates, and policy makers from across various disciplines and fields June 5-7, 2008 at the Kimmel Center at NYU for this Annual Conference.

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Resource Guide for Gender Theme Groups

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May 21, 2008

Resource Guide for Gender Theme Groups

This guide focuses on how to collaborate around women's empowerment and gender equality issues at the country level and to mainstream gender equality concerns into gender related international programs and plans of action.

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This guide focuses on how to collaborate around women's empowerment and gender equality issues at the country level and to mainstream gender equality concerns into gender related international programs and plans of action.

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Application Deadline: Ford Fellowship Program for Young Leaders

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Application Deadline: Ford Fellowship Program for Young Leaders

Each year, a group of 20-24 emerging leaders from different regions of the world are selected to become Ford Fellows of the 92nd Street Y. Participating countries change each year.

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Participation and Leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean: Gender Indicators

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April 22, 2008

Participation and Leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean: Gender Indicators

This report contains sections on the socio-political participation of women and provides statistical information on the evolution of applying gender equality policies.

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This report contains sections on the socio-political participation of women and provides statistical information on the evolution of applying gender equality policies.

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