Our Interviews

iKNOW Politics interviews Ikram Ben Said, Founder and President of Aswat Nisa (Women's Voices) during the 2014 NDI Madeleine Albright Luncheon during which Aswat Nisa was awarded the Madeleine Albright Grant for their project "The Political Academy for Women".

Interview with Margarita Alonzo, 2014 NDI Andi Parhamovich Fellow. Each year, the fellowship brings to Washington, D.C., a young woman—selected from NDI local staff or partner organizations in one of 65 countries where the Institute operates—who is deeply involved in building and consolidating…

Janet Napolitano spoke with iKNOW Politics about her passion for politics, the American dream and Monty Python. NDI Madeleine Albright Luncheon, Washington, May 19, 2014

Egyptian political activist Shaheer George speaks about the 2014 constitution, the role of civil society in advancing women's rights after the 2011 revolution and the different perspectives on women's political empowerment across generations.

Ms. Lucky Sherpa spoke with Marilyn Cham, UNDP consultant and partner with iKNOW Politics, during IPU's Conference on "Parliaments and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples", held in Bolivia, 7-9 April, 2014Ms. Sherpa spoke on the status of the indigenous peoples of Nepal, the existence of a women's…

Dear Inalvis, could you tell us a little about yourself and what led you to work on gender issues? How has your career lead you to your current position in UNDP Cuba? I was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1968. I cannot say to have been fully aware of my inclination to work on gender equality, but when I…

The International Knowledge Network of  Women in Politics spoke with Madeline Earp, Research Analyst for "Freedom On The Net", Freedom House on women's challenges in accessing the internet and ICTs. Held March 12, 2014 during the 58th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW58) in New York

The International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics spoke with Jac SM Kee, Manager of the Women's Rights Programme, Association for Progressive Communications at the event "ICTs and the Internet as Powerful Means in Advancing Women's Rights and Empowerment: Opportunities and Challenges". March…

Girls in Yemen developed an App to raise awareness on the detriments of early marriage. The International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics spoke with Anar Simpson, Global Ambassador for Technovation Challenge.  Held March 12, 2014 during the 58th UN Commission on the Status of Women (…