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iKNOW Politics Newsletter December 2017

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Dear friends,

As 2017 draws to an end, we wish to express our appreciation to our partners, followers and supporters who have been championing women's political participation around the world.

We are pleased to share with you the latest news from iKNOW Politics in this newsletter issue. We invite you to visit our newly redesigned website, latest e-Discussion and most recent videos and interviews below.

December 26, 2017
Chile election ends era of female presidents in Latin America

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - When Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet leaves office in March, it will mark the end of a generation of women leaders in Latin America, leaving the region without a female head of state as it shifts to the right politically.

Report on "Regional Organizations, Gender Equality and the Political Empowerment of Women"

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December 15, 2017

Report on "Regional Organizations, Gender Equality and the Political Empowerment of Women"

Gender equality and the political empowerment of women are key elements for the consolidation of sustainable democracies worldwide.

Gender equality and the political empowerment of women are key elements for the consolidation of sustainable democracies worldwide.

December 5, 2017
Meet Iceland's New Feminist, Environmentalist Prime Minister

Iceland chose its second woman prime minister, Katrin Jakobsdottir of the Left-Green Movement on Thursday.

Video: iKNOW Politics Website Re-launch and Panel on Violence Against Women in Politics

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December 1, 2017

Video: iKNOW Politics Website Re-launch and Panel on Violence Against Women in Politics

To mark the iknowpolitics.org website re-launch, the iKNOW Politics partners gathered for a panel discussion on ending Violence Against Women in Politics during the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Violence.

To mark the iknowpolitics.org website re-launch, the iKNOW Politics partners gathered for a panel discussion on ending Violence Against Women in Politics during the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Violence.

December 1, 2017
Launch of the Inter-Regional Report on Gender Equality and Political Empowerment of Women

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), together with the Community of Democracies and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will launch the 

Day 4: End the democratic deficit

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November 28, 2017

Day 4: End the democratic deficit

In a series of 16 blogs for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, UN Women’s Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka addresses 16 ways to end violence against women.

In a series of 16 blogs for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, UN Women’s Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka addresses 16 ways to end violence against women.

Preventing violence against women in elections: A programming guide

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November 28, 2017

Preventing violence against women in elections: A programming guide

The publication “Preventing violence against women in elections: A programming guide”, jointly produced by UN Women and UNDP, brings to light the scourge of violence against women in elections.

The publication “Preventing violence against women in elections: A programming guide”, jointly produced by UN Women and UNDP, brings to light the scourge of violence against women in elections.