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She ran she won: identifying and overcoming obstacles to getting elected to parliament
She ran she won: identifying and overcoming obstacles to getting elected to parliament
iKNOW Politics has compiled video testimonies from women parliamentarians from all over the globe to create this video on identifying and overcoming obstacles that women women face when seeking election to parliament.
Emma Watson Speech for HeForShe at World Economic Forum 2015
Emma Watson Speech for HeForShe at World Economic Forum 2015
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, Emma Watson, delivered another stirring speech encouraging world and corporate leaders to take action for gender equality during the kickoff of a HeForShe program launch at the World Economic Forum at Davos on January 23rd, 2015. Ready to take action? Make your…
Major General Kristin Lund-Leading change, paving the way for many
Major General Kristin Lund-Leading change, paving the way for many
Major General Kristin Lund of Norway is the first woman ever to be appointed as Force Commander in United Nations Peacekeeping Operation, and is currently serving with the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). A role model for many, she has held several top leadership posts in a male-dominated…
Young parliamentarians: Taking democracy to task
Young parliamentarians: Taking democracy to task
Short compilation about the participation of youth in parliament.
Aung San Suu Kyi: Advocate for the rights of women and girls
Aung San Suu Kyi: Advocate for the rights of women and girls
One of the world's most renowned human rights activists, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has dedicated much of her life to bringing democracy, dignity and human rights to Myanmar's citizens. She is a founding member and current Chairperson of the National League for Democracy, and was elected to parliament in…
Helen Clark on Women's Political Empowerment
Helen Clark on Women's Political Empowerment
UNDP Administrator and former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark talks about the challenges and the undeniable gains of empowering women to participate in politics at the highest levels.
Beijing+20 Gender Equality Champion Mallika Sarabhai
Beijing+20 Gender Equality Champion Mallika Sarabhai
Internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, writer, actor and activist, Mallika Sarabhai calls herself a "communicator". Through her art and activism, and in her message for #Beijing20, she stresses that it's time to break the silence about violence against women, and teach men that to be…
UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Marta Vieira da Silva Plays for Gender Equality
UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Marta Vieira da Silva Plays for Gender Equality
Marta knows what it is like to be the only woman on the team. In 2007, Marta Vieira da Silva played in UNDP's Match against Poverty in Morocco, where she became the first woman in history to play in an internationally sanctioned men's football match. As UNDP's Goodwill Ambassador, Marta speaks out…
Orlando Ayala, Chairman of Emerging Markets at Microsoft, is a HeForShe
Orlando Ayala, Chairman of Emerging Markets at Microsoft, is a HeForShe
Orlando Ayala, Chairman of Emerging Markets, Microsoft, is a #HeForShe advocate, because he believes that progress for women means progress for society. Microsoft is partnering with UN Women to advance women's empowerment. As the world searches for new economic models, Ayala is convinced that…