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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.

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Call for Application: Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow

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Call for Application: Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow

NDI has a call for applications for a new program designed for young women and community based organizations in North Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia).

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Women’s Political Participation in Traditional and Conservative Societies

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April 1, 2009

Women’s Political Participation in Traditional and Conservative Societies

This consolidated response highlights types of positive action measures, advocacy campaigns, women’s movements, and educational opportunities that help women in traditional and conservative societies to overcome some of the barriers that they face in politics and public life.

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This consolidated response highlights types of positive action measures, advocacy campaigns, women’s movements, and educational opportunities that help women in traditional and conservative societies to overcome some of the barriers that they face in politics and public life.

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Getting Ahead: Testimonials of Women in Politics (Trailer)

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March 9, 2009

Getting Ahead: Testimonials of Women in Politics (Trailer)

iKNOW Politics and its partners present the film entitled Getting Ahead: Testimonials from Women in Politics that features incredible stories of women politicians from around the world.

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iKNOW Politics and its partners present the film entitled Getting Ahead: Testimonials from Women in Politics that features incredible stories of women politicians from around the world.

Guidelines for Gender Sensitive Disaster Management

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January 24, 2009

Guidelines for Gender Sensitive Disaster Management

These guidelines are a set of practical steps to assist governments, the non state sector and civil society to respond to women’s concerns and needs in post disaster situations.

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These guidelines are a set of practical steps to assist governments, the non state sector and civil society to respond to women’s concerns and needs in post disaster situations.

Introductory Gender Analysis & Gender Planning Training Module for UNDP Staff

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October 13, 2008

Introductory Gender Analysis & Gender Planning Training Module for UNDP Staff

This training module is designed as a guide for UN staff to conduct a two-day introductory gender analysis and gender planning training course for UNDP staff.

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This training module is designed as a guide for UN staff to conduct a two-day introductory gender analysis and gender planning training course for UNDP staff.

Agreed Conclusions of the Commission on the Status of Women on the Critical Areas of Concern of the Beijing Platform for Action

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September 25, 2008

Agreed Conclusions of the Commission on the Status of Women on the Critical Areas of Concern of the Beijing Platform for Action

This resource highlights action-oriented agreed conclusions on a number of issues, including women in power and decision-making, and institutional mechanism for the advancement of women.

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This resource highlights action-oriented agreed conclusions on a number of issues, including women in power and decision-making, and institutional mechanism for the advancement of women.

Progress of the World's Women 2008/2009: Who Answers to Women?

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September 22, 2008

Progress of the World's Women 2008/2009: Who Answers to Women?

This report analyzes how gender-responsive changes to accountability systems are enhancing women’s influence in politics and their access to public services. It also highlights women's access to economic opportunities,to justice, and to international assistance for development and security.

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This report analyzes how gender-responsive changes to accountability systems are enhancing women’s influence in politics and their access to public services. It also highlights women's access to economic opportunities,to justice, and to international assistance for development and security.

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