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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.

‘Nobody is going to tell you it’s your turn.’ A roundtable discussion with women lawmakers on the political landscape and leadership in Colorado

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April 29, 2024

‘Nobody is going to tell you it’s your turn.’ A roundtable discussion with women lawmakers on the political landscape and leadership in Colorado

Colorado has consistently ranked highly for the number of women holding elected office for the last few decades. Colorado currently ranks second in the nation for the number of women elected to the state legislature.

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Colorado has consistently ranked highly for the number of women holding elected office for the last few decades. Colorado currently ranks second in the nation for the number of women elected to the state legislature.

There aren’t official rules about women politicians’ appearances, but unwritten pressures certainly exist

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April 29, 2024

There aren’t official rules about women politicians’ appearances, but unwritten pressures certainly exist

Despite their increasing visibility, women in government must still contend with gendered biases about the ways in which they choose to present themselves.

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Despite their increasing visibility, women in government must still contend with gendered biases about the ways in which they choose to present themselves.

More women hold elective office, but not necessarily more power, say Rutgers Researchers

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April 26, 2024

More women hold elective office, but not necessarily more power, say Rutgers Researchers

Tracking the number of women in elective office represents only one measure of political power, two Rutgers University researchers told the 2024 National Press Foundation Women in Politics Fellowship.

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Tracking the number of women in elective office represents only one measure of political power, two Rutgers University researchers told the 2024 National Press Foundation Women in Politics Fellowship.

Vietnam Plus
April 25, 2024
Vietnamese, Lao female lawmakers discuss women’s roles in politics

Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese and Lao female lawmakers on April 25 shared their experience in politics at a workshop in the n

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News Agency of Nigeria
April 25, 2024
UN Women tasks media on promoting Nigeria’s women political participation, empowerment

UN Women, on Wednesday tasked media practitioners and organisations to empower the female gender and promote its participation in politics.

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International IDEA
April 24, 2024
Preparing women leaders for political participation in Paraguay
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Source: UN Women
April 24, 2024
Activists, politicians and academics urge cooperation to promote women’s political representation in Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia — UN Women Indonesia joined the Indonesian Women's Coalition, the Association for Elections and Democracy, and the Center for Political Studies at the University of Indonesia in organizing the Dialogue Forum of Women Politicians and C

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Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it

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April 22, 2024

Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it

Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics. 

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Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics. 

UNDP
April 17, 2024
Empowering women in politics: building leadership for gender equality in Uzbekistan

The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Republican Commission for Increasing the Role of Women in Society, Gender Equality, and Family Issues, the United Nations Development Programme and with the financial support of the U

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