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June 14, 2019
Canada’s first Ambassador for women, peace & security

Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada has said that when women play an active role in conflict prevention and peace building, and when their rights are respected, we are better able to achieve long-term, sustainable peace.

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iKNOW Politics Newsletter June 2019

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Dear members, 

We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of the iKNOW Politics Newsletter! In this issue, we invite you to take a look at our most recent interviews with women in politics and learn about the latest trending stories from around the world as you browse through our news section and online library. You will also discover our partner organizations’ recent stories and publications. 

e-Discussions

It’s time for women in politics to adopt the strategy of their opponents

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June 12, 2019

It’s time for women in politics to adopt the strategy of their opponents

By Ana Stevenson,

For more than a century, the same tactics and tropes have been used against women in politics. Now they must turn the tables.

By Ana Stevenson,

For more than a century, the same tactics and tropes have been used against women in politics. Now they must turn the tables.

Event

High-Level meeting of women with disabilities in political and public leadership: Towards Beijing+25

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High-Level meeting of women with disabilities in political and public leadership: Towards Beijing+25

The 12th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP) will take place from 11-13 June 2019 at the UN Headquarters in New York.

June 10, 2019
Call to introduce local election gender quotas

A women’s rights group will today, 9 June, launch a €35,000 crowdfunding plan to help female candidates in future elections after accusing the Government of failing to do enough to address the issue.

June 10, 2019
Scottish Parliament campaign launched to get more women to becomes MSPs

A major Holyrood drive has been unveiled aimed at getting more women to become MSPs after numbers stalled in recent years.

Women take on challenges and win

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June 10, 2019

Women take on challenges and win

She was the daughter of a barber and grew up in a New England mill town. In an effort to save for a college education, she began working for wages at the age of 13; it was not enough.

She was the daughter of a barber and grew up in a New England mill town. In an effort to save for a college education, she began working for wages at the age of 13; it was not enough.

June 10, 2019
Political violence against women tracked for first time as attacks soar

Violence targeted against female politicians and activists will be tracked for the first time by a global database, amid indications of a recent rise in attacks.

Event

Participation of persons with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities in political and public life: A side event at COSP12

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Participation of persons with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities in political and public life: A side event at COSP12

The 12th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD will take place at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, from 11 to 13 June 2019.