Welcome to the iKNOW Politics e-Newsletter!
Welcome to the second issue of the iKNOW Politics bimonthly e-Newsletter, an exciting tool that provides
iKNOW Politics members with instant access to the latest discussions, news, events and resources posted on our network.
As a global online network, iKNOW Politics connects
parliamentarians, representatives, candidates, political party leaders
and members,
researchers, academics and practitioners across borders, generations
and other divides, equipping them with the materials, expertise and
best practices necessary to make their political mark.
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iKNOW Politics creates and shares knowledge worldwide through its online resource library, discussion forums,
and the Ask the Experts feature.
iKNOW Politics offers a unique tool that allows its members to ask questions of over 100 internationally recognized
experts on issues of women in politics. The experts readily provide their expertise and share their experiences
in response to queries from members.
We are pleased to highlight the second iKNOW Politics consolidated response
on the Rise of Women in Parliaments in Sub-Saharan Africa,
prepared to reply to a query from an iKNOW Politics member. This consolidated response
highlights a number of factors stimulating the advancement of women in politics in Africa, including gender quotas
in politics, national womens movements, and the spillover effect of democratic values throughout the continent.
This consolidated response was compiled in consultations with leading international and regional experts and
through in-depth research conducted by the iKNOW Politics staff. Click here to read the full consolidated response
To view the current list of queries and consolidated responses, or to ask iKNOW Politics experts your
own question, visit the “Ask the Experts” section of the iKNOW Politics website.
iKNOW Politics maintains an online library including hundreds of reports, handbooks and training materials from
international agencies, research institutions, academia and civil society groups. We recommend the following
recently added resources:
This manual outlines how to use gender responsive budgeting as a tool for promoting gender equity, accountability
to women’s rights, and efficiency and transparency in budget policies and processes.
This survey collates insights from both men and women parliamentarians into the factors that shape decision making.
This report analyzes the development of women’s political participation in 18 countries in Latin America
since the beginning of the third wave of democratization in the region.
Click here to search our resource library!
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Our Voices
iKNOW Politics provides a global forum for women leaders and their
supporters to exchange their views and discuss issues essential to
women’s political empowerment.
Here is an excerpt from the Strategies and Public Policies Employed to Increase Women's Political
Participation circle, written by an iKNOW Politics member in Bolivia:
“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. It would be great to hear your
thoughts and opinions on this matter to help us promote women in
politics and in public offices in our country.” Click here to read more and contribute your thoughts…
iKNOW Politics’ second e-discussion forum, focusing on Increasing Women’s Political Participation Through Gender Quotas,
will take place in May. This global e-discussion will allow iKNOW
Politics members, practitioners, activists, women leaders and their
male counterparts to exchange views on the topic and develop strategic
recommendations on how to effectively promote and implement quotas in
various electoral systems. This free and user-friendly discussion forum
will create a wealth of knowledge on the focus theme and connect women
and their supporters from around the world. Visit the iKNOW Politics
website in the coming weeks for information and instructions on how to
register for the e-discussion.
Click here to see the existing discussion circles and share your thoughts and experiences with our members worldwide.
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Our Stories
iKNOW Politics conducts interviews with prominent political leaders
to highlight their impacts and achievements and to further inspire
women to participate in political life.
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.” Read more…
iKNOW Politics gathers and disseminates news about women’s political participation around the world.
iKNOW Politics Celebrated International Women’s Day with Launches in Brussels and Mexico City
On March 3, iKNOW Politics partners and supporters gathered in
Mexico City and Brussels to celebrate women’s achievements in politics
and to introduce iKNOW Politics to over 500 women leaders, government
representatives, activists, and practitioners. On the day of these
launches, more than 4,700 people visited the iKNOW Politics website and
about 90 users have become iKNOW Politics members. Read more…
Women Shaping Politics: Gender, Parliamentary Representation and Legislative Agenda
This Regional seminar for Latin American Parliaments was organized
by International IDEA, IPU, the Parliament of Uruguay, Parlamenta, and
the University of the Republic on March 10-11, 2008, in Montevideo,
Uruguay. The seminar provided an opportunity for women parliamentarians
and academics to share their views and make recommendations on key
issues facing women in the region as well as to discuss some ways for
promoting these concerns onto the political agenda. Read more…
Click here to read more news!
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iKNOW Politics Experts
From our expert network, in this issue we are pleased to profile Nkoyo Toyo, Lawyer, Governance Specialist and a Feminist from Nigeria.
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