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Political Participation of Women in Norway: Strong Involvement by both Politicians and the Public

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October 1, 2010

Political Participation of Women in Norway: Strong Involvement by both Politicians and the Public

It is often said that in Nordic countries gender equality has been achieved to a great extent than in other countries.
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It is often said that in Nordic countries gender equality has been achieved to a great extent than in other countries.

Confidence, Capacity, Connections: A Young Woman's Guide to Leadership

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September 21, 2010

Confidence, Capacity, Connections: A Young Woman's Guide to Leadership

Whether you are part of an established organization or association, an aspiring politician,

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Whether you are part of an established organization or association, an aspiring politician,

Inter-American Year of Women 2010: Women & Power - For a World of Equality

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June 28, 2010

Inter-American Year of Women 2010: Women & Power - For a World of Equality

The General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), proclaimed 2010 the “Inter-American Year of Women,” in recognition of the progress made and the challenges that remain to full equality between men and women.

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The General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), proclaimed 2010 the “Inter-American Year of Women,” in recognition of the progress made and the challenges that remain to full equality between men and women.

Women, Politics and Quotas in Southeast Europe

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March 23, 2010

Women, Politics and Quotas in Southeast Europe

This report shows that while quotas are certainly important for giving women better chances to enter politics, women still face meaningful obstacles in making their contribution substantive and meaningful.

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This report shows that while quotas are certainly important for giving women better chances to enter politics, women still face meaningful obstacles in making their contribution substantive and meaningful.

Women's Empowerment Principles: Equality means Business

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March 16, 2010

Women's Empowerment Principles: Equality means Business

This set of Principles is intended to offer practical guidance to business and other stakeholders on how to empower women in the workplace, marketplace and community.

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This set of Principles is intended to offer practical guidance to business and other stakeholders on how to empower women in the workplace, marketplace and community.

Gender equality and empowerment of women

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March 1, 2010

Gender equality and empowerment of women

This policy document is based on an international gender approach. Gender equality in the political, economic and social spheres is an underlying principle within all Austrian Development Agency policies (gender mainstreaming).
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This policy document is based on an international gender approach. Gender equality in the political, economic and social spheres is an underlying principle within all Austrian Development Agency policies (gender mainstreaming).

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The Monrovia Declaration

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April 6, 2009

The Monrovia Declaration

This document is a Call to Action from the participants of the International Colloquium on Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security.

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This document is a Call to Action from the participants of the International Colloquium on Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security.

iKNOW Politics Film: Getting Ahead: Testimonials of Women in Politics

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March 18, 2009

iKNOW Politics Film: Getting Ahead: Testimonials of Women in Politics

The film highlights the cases of prominent women leaders from Burundi, Canada, Ireland, Jordan, Namibia, Norway, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa and Uganda. In each of the profiled testimonials, women share their personal journeys in politics and strategies on how to succeed in it.

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The film highlights the cases of prominent women leaders from Burundi, Canada, Ireland, Jordan, Namibia, Norway, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa and Uganda. In each of the profiled testimonials, women share their personal journeys in politics and strategies on how to succeed in it.

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