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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.

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.

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.