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Decentralization and Women's Political Participation

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Decentralization and Women's Political Participation

SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION CIRCLE 2011:

The Discussion Circle on “Decentralization and Women's Political Participation” was initiated in 2008 and concluded in 2010.

The members discussed on the importance to empower and involve women in local government as decision makers, planners and managers to meet the challenges of sustainable human development.

This summary of the discussion circle is based on your contributions and we hope that if you find this interesting you would be interested in participating at other ongoing discussion circles. To read click here.

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SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION CIRCLE 2011:

The Discussion Circle on “Decentralization and Women's Political Participation” was initiated in 2008 and concluded in 2010.

The members discussed on the importance to empower and involve women in local government as decision makers, planners and managers to meet the challenges of sustainable human development.

This summary of the discussion circle is based on your contributions and we hope that if you find this interesting you would be interested in participating at other ongoing discussion circles. To read click here.

Network of Muslim African Women

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November 24, 2008

Network of Muslim African Women

The network aims to promote and strengthen the capacity and leadership of African women in politics overcoming challenges faced by Muslim women throughout the region.

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The network aims to promote and strengthen the capacity and leadership of African women in politics overcoming challenges faced by Muslim women throughout the region.

October 20, 2008
iKNOW Politics Presented to the Club of Madrid African Women Leaders

On October 8, 2008 iKNOW Politics was presented to participants of the Club of Madrid Africa Women Leaders Forum in Brussels. Audience members included four former Heads of State, including H.E.

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Africa Women's Political Leadership

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Africa Women's Political Leadership

This group is open to all women who wish to discuss women's political participation in sub-Saharan Africa. The Club of Madrid African Women Leaders Project brought together women from Nigeria, Uganda and Sierra Leone in a conference in Brussels in October 2008.

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This group is open to all women who wish to discuss women's political participation in sub-Saharan Africa. The Club of Madrid African Women Leaders Project brought together women from Nigeria, Uganda and Sierra Leone in a conference in Brussels in October 2008.

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The Rise of Women in Parliaments in Sub-Saharan Africa

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April 7, 2008

The Rise of Women in Parliaments in Sub-Saharan Africa

This consolidated response discusses factors stimulating the advancement of women in politics in Sub-Saharan Africa. Some of the highlighted factors include gender quotas in politics, national women’s movements, and the spillover effect of democratic values throughout the continent.

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This consolidated response discusses factors stimulating the advancement of women in politics in Sub-Saharan Africa. Some of the highlighted factors include gender quotas in politics, national women’s movements, and the spillover effect of democratic values throughout the continent.

Point of order, Mr Speaker: African Women Claiming Their Space in Parliament

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February 28, 2008

Point of order, Mr Speaker: African Women Claiming Their Space in Parliament

At the close of the millennium, there is a wave of invigorating air sweeping across the African continent. The refreshing breeze can be felt in the form of women smashing the gendered 'glass ceiling' in a bid to overcome the cultural and structural barriers that impede their political careers.

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At the close of the millennium, there is a wave of invigorating air sweeping across the African continent. The refreshing breeze can be felt in the form of women smashing the gendered 'glass ceiling' in a bid to overcome the cultural and structural barriers that impede their political careers.

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Women as Catalysts for Peace and Stability

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November 16, 2007

Women as Catalysts for Peace and Stability

This opinion piece discusses why women are still far from being treated equally, despite the numerous efforts at the national, regional and international levels. This piece was presented at the World Women Laeders Forum under the theme of Defining Leadership and Success.

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This opinion piece discusses why women are still far from being treated equally, despite the numerous efforts at the national, regional and international levels. This piece was presented at the World Women Laeders Forum under the theme of Defining Leadership and Success.

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