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This article highlights opportunities and challenges for a greater participation of Ghanaian women in this year’s historic election.
This survey collates insights from both men and women parliamentarians into the factors that shape decision making.
This brochure provides an overview and analysis of progress made, and setbacks encountered, by women in accessing parliament during elections and renewals held in 2007.
Defining Women in Decision-Making Positions
iKNOW Politics members and experts worldwide are invited to share their thoughts on defining the concept of women in decision-making positions.
Set Back in Women Empowerment Struggle in Nigeria
Recent events in Nigeria has cast dooubts over the ability of women to hold power and indeed make a difference in a male dominated politics, that is by and large not in the interests of the poor major
Public Policies Employed to Increase Women's Political Participation
We would like to know if you have ever implemented a public policy that helps women enter politics or positively impacts an issue important to women's empowerment.
- The International Women Forum (IWF) staged a seminar bringing together about 500 influential women leaders from around the world to discuss such issues as globalization and poverty eradication.
- National Democratic Institute (NDI) Tuesday commenced a two-day training each in the twelve district of the country for 235 female candidates and campaign managers ahead of the forthcoming local council elections. The aim of the training was to enhance and build the capacity of women to participate in governance in order to develop their ability to compete in the election.
- The UN Envoy in Liberia, Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj, has joined Liberia’s Vice-President, Ambassador Joseph Boakai in calling for the further advancement of women’s rights in post-conflict Liberia.
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Interview with H.E. Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
It intrigues me that women who have achieved high office are much more likely than their male counterparts to admit mistakes they have made or talk about problems they are encountering.
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- Training Course: Community Participatory Planning(Event)(2 days)
- Women's Forum Asia(Event)(5 days)
- The Southern Women in Public Service(Event)(10 days)
