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ICTs and Women’s Political Participation

ICTs can be potentially used to foster wider political participation. Look here for inspiration and examples of how women around the world used ICTs to change their societies.

 

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Arab Social Media Report

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April 8, 2014

Arab Social Media Report

The societal and political transformations taking place across the region played an instrumental role in challenging stereotypes about Arab women as oppressed and subservient.

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The societal and political transformations taking place across the region played an instrumental role in challenging stereotypes about Arab women as oppressed and subservient.

Women in decision-making: The role of the new media for increased political participation

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April 4, 2014

Women in decision-making: The role of the new media for increased political participation

This study reviews the barriers to women’s involvement in politics and, through case studies and research with new media users, how new media may help to increase women’s involvement at different levels of political participation, including formal representative politics.

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This study reviews the barriers to women’s involvement in politics and, through case studies and research with new media users, how new media may help to increase women’s involvement at different levels of political participation, including formal representative politics.

March 23, 2014
ICTs and Women's and Girls' Empowerment

Recent advances made in technology have tremendously changed the way information is being shared in today's societies.

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Enhancing Transparency In Political Finance With Technology

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January 27, 2014

Enhancing Transparency In Political Finance With Technology

No matter what country you are from, money is an inescapable part of political campaigns. But citizens have the right to know who is really funding their local candidates and influencing the results of elections.

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No matter what country you are from, money is an inescapable part of political campaigns. But citizens have the right to know who is really funding their local candidates and influencing the results of elections.

Democracy and technology

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October 17, 2013

Democracy and technology

The Internet, cell phones and related technologies are profoundly affecting social, economic and political institutions worldwide, particularly in new and emerging democracies.

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The Internet, cell phones and related technologies are profoundly affecting social, economic and political institutions worldwide, particularly in new and emerging democracies.

ICT for Women’s Rights – APC looks at Beijing +15

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October 17, 2013

ICT for Women’s Rights – APC looks at Beijing +15

When the Beijing Platform came into being way back in 1995 activists in the women’s movement was only just learning about “new” technologies like email and websites – in fact APC‘s women’s programme took a forty-person team to Beijing and ga

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When the Beijing Platform came into being way back in 1995 activists in the women’s movement was only just learning about “new” technologies like email and websites – in fact APC‘s women’s programme took a forty-person team to Beijing and ga

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