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Although much of the iKNOW Politics network is dedicated to increasing women’s political knowledge and participation, there are a number of skills that, while not explicitly political, are necessary to succeed in politics.

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World: Open Forum: Will the U.S. follow India's example?

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Thu, 2010-03-18 04:07
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The leadership of women in politics took a new turn in 1993 when India put into place a 50 percent quota for women at the level of local governance. From 1993 onward, more than 1 million women have served on Indian village, block and district-level councils.

On March 8, the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, a bill was proposed in the Indian parliament -- and successfully passed the next day -- imposing a 33 percent quota for women in India's federal and state assemblies.

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To read the complete news piece please visit SFGate.


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China: Equality for Women Still Far Behind

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Wed, 2010-03-03 20:01
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"Equal rights, equal opportunities, progress for all" is the theme for the celebration of International Women's Day at the United Nations in New York on Wednesday.
"To me, the conference served as a wake-up call. Although many Chinese women had received higher education and become mid-level managers, I was reminded of the challenges we still faced." as Li Xing writes on China Daily.

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To read the complete news story please visit China Daily.


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Cambodia: Crusader Rowing Upstream in Cambodia

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Wed, 2010-03-03 12:24
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Ms. Mu Sochua is a member of a new generation of women who are working their way into the political systems of countries across Asia and elsewhere, from local councils to national assemblies and cabinet positions.

A former minister of women’s affairs, she did as much as anyone to put women’s issues on the agenda of Cambodia as it emerged in the 1990s from decades of war and mass killings. But she lost her public platform in 2004 when she broke with the government, and she is now finding it as difficult to promote her ideas as it is to simply gain attention as a candidate.

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To read the complete story please visit NY Times.


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MENA: Gap Lingers Between Women's Political and Legal Rights

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Wed, 2010-03-03 11:58
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The 591-page study released by Freedom House on Wednesday, supported through grants by the U.N. Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), contends that while women in the region suffer from greater inequality than women elsewhere, they now enjoy greater economic opportunities, access to education, and increased participation in the political process than in years before.
"There are more women entrepreneurs, more women doctors, more women PhDs, and more women in universities, than ever before," said Jennifer Windsor, executive director of Freedom House. "However, substantial roadblocks remain for women pursuing careers. These findings remind us of the complexities of women's status in the Middle East."

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To read the complete news story please visit IPS News.


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Women’s Participation in Politics

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Sun, 2010-02-28 21:03
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The event seeks to broaden public discussion on the important subject of increasing women’s representation in politics and decision making. With the Parliamentary election coming up in a few weeks, South Asian Women in Media (SAWM), Sri Lanka Chapter, believes the issue of women’s participation in politics is both timely and relevant, especially in view of the very low percentage of women in political institutions in Sri Lanka and their resultant inability to influence decision making.

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Egypt: Barring Women from Judiciary

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Wed, 2010-02-24 12:44
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On February 22, Egypt’s Supreme Judicial Council overruled a February 15 decision barring women from judicial positions by the country’s administrative court known as the Council of State. Nadya Khalife, a women’s rights researcher for the Middle East and North Africa with Human Rights Watch said the organization was “very glad” that the decision was overruled, but stressed that there was still a problem.

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To read the complete news story please visit The Media Line.


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Indonesia: Women Legislators Eye Role in Global Forums

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Mon, 2010-02-22 23:58
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Indonesia's women legislators are aiming to get more involved in international forums in their bid to become the best female parliamentarians in Asia. "The Indonesian Parliamentary Caucus for Women (KPPRI) must improve its relationship and cooperate with all parties, the government, NGOs and international institutions," said A.P. Andi Timo Pangerang, the chairwoman.

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To read the complete story please visit The Jakarta Post.


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Workshop on East and West European history from the perspective of women

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Wed, 2010-02-17 10:21
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Cracow
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Poland
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We would like to invite you cordially to our workshop, concerning the
last 30 years of the East and West European history from the perspective
of women. The course will take place in June in Cracow, Poland. If you
are interested let us know and we'll send you the detailed information
and pre-registration form. Please send an email to Slawomira Walczewska.

The workshop is supported the European Commission, Life Long Learning
Programms, Grundtvig Workshops.


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World: Creating Momentum for Women's Participation with Anne-Marie Goetz

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Thu, 2010-02-11 21:57
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Around the world, a number of countries are undergoing an extended process of democratic consolidation, in which legal systems are being amended to incorporate new constitutional rights and political systems are being tested for their capacity to tolerate opposition, says UNIFEM's chief advisor for Governance, Peace and Security, Dr Anne-Marie Goetz.

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To read the complete interview please visit IPS News.


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Zambia: Degree clause will disadvantage more women, says Inonge Wina

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Fri, 2010-02-05 09:40
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Commenting on the National Constitutional Conference's recommendation that a presidential candidate must be a holder of a first degree, Wina, who is former Nalolo member of parliament, explained that the recommendation was not feasible.

“The levels of literacy are very low and the levels of understanding and acceptance... The whole idea of confining the presidency to those who hold degrees is not possible,” said Wina. “I fear that more women will be disadvantaged because there are very few of them in universities particularly the University of Zambia (UNZA) and the other universities in the country.

“So at what point shall we have a woman president for this country if we had to base everything on university qualification? So that's why I consider this clause as discriminatory. It will definitely result in failure because it's discriminatory.”

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To read the complete news story please visit The Post Online.


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USA: "Go Vote. Go Run. Go Lead. Go Girl"

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Fri, 2010-01-15 08:01
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On Friday, Jan. 8, about 100 women assembled at Brooklyn College for a daylong political training event designed by the White House Project. The Go Lead training day was the culminating event of a partnership between The White House Project and Brooklyn College. The White House Project is a national non-partisan, non-profit organization that teaches and inspires women how to involve themselves in the political process.

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To read more, please visit: Brooklyn Daily Eagle


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DEMOCRACY & CIVIL ENGAGEMENT RETREAT with NAOMI WOLF!

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Submitted by woodhullInstitute on Thu, 2010-01-07 12:17
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Dear Friend:

Do you feel powerless in the face of government? Are you frustrated with health care reform that no one understands – wars that seem to go on forever – taxes that keep climbing – a devastating unemployment situation – bail outs for everyone but the average man? You can do something about it! You can take back control of your government! Become an informed citizen! Learn how to influence legislation and public opinion. Gain the skills you need to be an effective change maker!

For the past 10 years the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership has been training women in ethical leadership and practical skill sets that they need to succeed. We are now offering our proven training methods to those interested in becoming informed and active citizens. Our co-educational DEMOCRACY 911 retreat will give you the know how to influence government and effect positive change. Join other concerned citizens and our incredible panel of presenters including Author and Activist Naomi Wolf, Bill of Rights Defense Committee Executive Director Shahid Buttar, Author and Founder of the Op-ed Project, Catherine Orenstein from February 18 - 21, 2010 for a dynamic weekend at our beautiful 100 acre retreat center in Ancramdale, New York.

Learn how to get your ideas published, generate legislation, make your representatives accountable and influence public opinion:

* “After three days with the amazingly accomplished instructors, I went on to publish over ten articles in one year -- a huge leap from having never published before." - Jennifer Gandin

* "At Woodhull, I was given the confidence to reach for the moon! I was exposed to and taught by those who are living their dreams, making an impact on society through the expression of their truest voices; people on a mission, working cooperatively with the common goal of empowering ALL, to aspire to lead in a compassionate, ethical manner at a time in the world in which our participation is desperately needed." - Michelle Riu

* “Without Woodhull I never would have had the know-how or courage to publish an op-ed. I have now published three.” - Mary Egbert

* “It was a rare opportunity though one typical of Woodhull, to benefit from another's wisdom and experience. Special workshops on television, radio, and print interviews demystified the mechanics and made me feel ready to march into that green room or take that reporter's call. Bring it on!" – Deborah Siegel, PhD

As Lincoln restated in the Gettysburg Address – “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

Please forward this e-mail to anyone that you know who cares about the direction our country should take! Further details and registration information for the retreat are attached. Scholarships and payment plans are available. For additional information please e-mail LSinkman@woodhull.org or call Laura Sinkman at 646-435-0837.

Let’s spend a part of Presidents’ week together becoming better citizens.

Very truly yours,

Wende Jager-Hyman
Executive Director

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The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership
1551 Kellum Place
Mineola, NY 11501
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Submitted by danicakolo on Mon, 2009-12-07 17:02

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India: E-lessons for Budding Women Politicians

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on Wed, 2009-12-02 01:44
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Anju Dubey, head of the gender training wing of CSR, which has been engaged in training 1,000 women as a part of UNDF initiative to enhance women participation in politics, said the programme has been designed to give basic information and what they should do. The programme was designed in the wake of Centre's move to push the reservation of women from 33% to 50%.

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To read the complete news story please visit The Times of India website.


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Submitted by Foxhound57 on Thu, 2009-11-12 17:51

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