Dear iKNOW Politics Member,
Last week to participate in an online discussion on Women's participation in the constitution-building process. We invite all members to join in the discussion and share experiences and ideas. Visit this link to contribute!.
In this discussion, iKNOW Politics is seeking to collect ideas, inspiring stories and case studies of how women have influenced and can participate in a country's constitution-building process.
Below, please find the latest contributions to the discussion:
Constitution and women’s involvement
"There are many obstacles for women to contribute in constitutional building, particularly in a post-conflict setting..." read more
Experience from South Eastern Europe
"...women cannot change the constitution if the constitution is not already in the process of rewriting or amending, but if they strategically seize this opportunity, unite across political divisions, define clearly what they ask for, and organize their public pressure strong enough, they cannot fail." read more
Women and Constituion building in Kenya
"Kenya last reviewed its constitution in 2010. During the process women did not have equal opportunity as the men. This is because of the six members of the commitee of experts that came up with the draft, only one was a woman. It follows therefore that women did not have a strong force to push for their agenda..." read more
Thank you in advance for your comments, inputs and feedback.
Best Regards,
iKNOW Politics