Dear iKNOW Politics Member,
Two more weeks to participate in our online discussion on What can be learned from Iceland's experience in closing the gender gap?, organized by iKNOW Politics and the Women in Parliament Global Forum. We invite all members to join in the discussion and their share experiences and ideas. Visit this link to contribute!
We invite you to share your opinions and thoughts about the Icelandic experience in closing the gender gap and whether the Icelandic experience could serve as a model for other countries.
Below, please find the latest contributions to the discussion:
"The Women's Alliance did not only contribute immensely to increasing the number of women in Parliament and municipal councils but it also had a decisive influence on the whole political narrative and eventually on the political program of the traditional parties. Women's empowerment and issues of importance to women got more attention and the parties could no longer shy away from having a gender mainstreamed political program..."
"The three points mentioned in the report about Iceland, make clear that it is essential in order to put forward women's issues, to build collective women's assembly, groups, and unions in order to collectively call for changes. It is essential that women are given the platform to assemble and to create strong pressure groups, and robust work of activism..."
Thank you in advance for your comments, inputs and feedback.
Best Regards,
iKNOW Politics