International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics, iKNOW Politics, is an interactive network of women in politics from around the world who share experiences, access resources and advisory services, and network and collaborate on issues of interest.
Discussion Circles engage users and members in active dialogue on topics of their choice that address the specific challenges faced by women leaders and candidates today.
Featured Current Discussion Group:
Women's caucuses and alliances for sustainable development (read more)
Women in elections: encouraging women’s voting (read more)
Entering Politics: Peace-building and Conflict Resolution (read more)
Gender and Electoral Management Bodies in Africa (read more)
In the Library section, you will find the entire collection of iKNOW Politics resources. You can search for resources by type of document in the menu bar, or by keyword in the search field.
Featured Library Articles:
National Elections and Women Candidates in Solomon Islands: Results from the People’s Survey (read more)
Alternative Pathways for Women into Politics (presentation) (read more)
The Role of National Mechanisms in Promoting Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women: Turkey Experience (read more)
Gender and Institutions: Creating an Enabling Environment (read more)
iKNOW Politics is an innovative partnership project of 5 global organizations working around the world on supporting women's political participation. Here you will find information about each of the 5 partners.
Featured News from iKNOW Politics Partners:
UN Women welcomes increased number of women in Algeria’s Parliament (read more)
UNDP: Boosting indigenous peoples' political participation crucial for development, says UNDP (read more)
NDI: Monitoring Groups Agree to Work Together to Advance Parliamentary Transparency (read more)
UN Women: Mali - Q&A with Saran Keïta Diakité and Traoré Oumou Touré on the peace negotiations (read more)
In the News section, you will find current news articles and upcoming events pertaining to women in politics. Members are able to create data feeds having this news streamed to them as RSS feeds.
Featured World News:
Women celebrate landmark approval of law against political harassment and violence (read more)
Nepal: Woman MPs float demands for equality‚ opportunity (read more)
United States: The 2012 Project: Women Wanted (read more)
Sierra Leone: Kailahun women to vote on Gender (read more)
Election Talk
'Election Talk' is a space for members to discuss election related activities and/or other organizations active in the area of electoral processes to share their experiences.
Featured Election Talk Article:
SIERRA LEONE: Presidential Elections, 17 Nov 2012 (read more)
ALGERIA: Parliamentary Elections, 10 May 2012 (read more)
TIMOR LESTE: Presidential Elections (First Round), 17 Mar 2012 (read more)
MYANMAR: Parliamentary Elections, 1 Apr 2012 (read more)