Events

Call for papers: Women in politics

The project aims, at a broad level, to undertake an assessment of the extent to which women who have gained a significant entry into institutions of power and decision-making have been effective in…

Engaging women in post conflict economic and political decision-making; Lessons for responding to COVID-19

October 2020 will mark the 20th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325. One key area that forms part of these resolutions, notably in UNSCR 1889, but does not…

Online regional dialogue: Women’s Leadership in the context of COVID-19 in the Arab States Region

UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States in partnership with the Arab Women Parliamentarians' Network for Equality (Ra’edat) will host a regional Dialogue on women’s leadership in the Arab states…

#ShePersisted: Gendered disinformation campaigns and the 2020 elections

Rep19 and Vote Run Lead are proud to present the Power Through Education Town Hall Series. This free series features top thought leaders, elected officials and political experts. Lucina Di Meco is a…

Leadership unscripted: Former President Mary Robinson and Halla Tómasdóttir

The COVID-19 pandemic is an extraordinary test of leadership, and women in global leadership positions are rising to meet the challenge. You are cordially invited to a special online Leadership…

Leadership in crisis: What do we expect from leaders during the Covid-19

It’s rapidly becoming clear that Covid-19’s effects are gendered in complex ways, in ways that can either reinforce or challenge existing inequalities. Leadership is one of the most visible arenas…

Getting trolled on the campaign trail: How candidates address online harassment and incivility

From before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a great many activities to go digital, social media has played an increasingly important role in local, provincial and federal elections. Through social media…

Webinar: Gender parity in politics: the state of play

African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Virtual Consultation on COVID-19 Responseses

In support of the global and continental efforts to address the challenges posed by COVID-19, the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) is convening a Virtual Consultation COVID-19 Response on…