May 30, 2012
UN Women: Mali - Q&A with Saran Keïta Diakité and Traoré Oumou Touré on the peace negotiations
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May 30, 2012
NDI: Monitoring Groups Agree to Work Together to Advance Parliamentary Transparency
May 30, 2012
UNDP: Boosting indigenous peoples' political participation crucial for development, says UNDP
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May 30, 2012
UN Women welcomes increased number of women in Algeria’s Parliament
Statement by Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women
May 30, 2012
NDI: Libya- With Elections in Sight, Libyans Concerned about Security, Country's Direction
As the political transition proceeds in Libya, leaders continue to struggle to meet public expectations on key issues such as security, political reform
October 9, 2011
DRC Women Running for Office with Help from Global Women’s Network
iKNOW Politics, an online network dedicated to the advancement of women in politics around the world, has come to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
September 29, 2011
CAMPAIGN SCHOOLS PREPARE EGYPTIAN WOMEN TO RUN FOR OFFICE
During Egypt’s revolution, thousands of women joined men in the streets to promote democratic reform. Now, as the country prepares for its first post-revolution parliamentary elections this fall, women are seeking to participate equally in the challenges of governing.
September 10, 2011
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PREPARES YOUNG WOMEN FOR POLITICAL CAREERS IN BURKINA FASO
Women who want to enter politics in Burkina Faso face a number of barriers, such as lack of faith in their leadership abilities, few role models and limited opportunities.
September 7, 2011
YOUNG WOMEN GAIN CONFIDENCE, MENTORS FROM LEADERSHIP SCHOOL IN IRAQ
Over the last eight years, Iraqi women have become increasingly active in politics, taking on some of the country’s most vexing issues — peace and security, economic empowerment, social justice, education and the environment.