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Networking — important for all politicians and imperative for women in politics — builds a base of personal support for women and their issues within their party and community. Creating and nurturing supportive relationships is key to achieving political goals such as winning an election, passing a bill or building consensus.

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MPs Online: Connecting with Constituents

The report provides recommendations for MPs, constituents and for Parliament.  Primary amongst these are that MPs need to develop a policy for the use of email and strategies for digital media that define the target audience and connect with their offline strategy. Constituents benefit when MPs are online and so citizens are encouraged to promote the internet and provide examples of good practice to break down barriers amongst those MPs who are more resistant. In the digital age democracy can be driven by both sides. Finally, the report recommends a review of the licensing and re-use of content created by Parliament.

Gender, Poverty and Employment: Information, analysis and strategies for poverty reduction through decent work for women and men

This course, based on the ILO “Gender Poverty and Employment” approach, will help you gain a better understanding of the dimensions of poverty, and formulate gender sensitive strategies to address them. Gender-based inequalities differentiate the processes that lead women and men into poverty and out of it, and interact with race, ethnicity and other possible grounds for discrimination. Poverty can also be traced to problems in the world of work - unequal access to employment opportunities, poor working conditions, powerlessness, and economic and social insecurity.

This programme will lead you through the linkages between poverty, lack of access to and control over productive assets, and gender-based discrimination. You will see how the gender-based inequalities and discrimination in the world of work play a role in the circle of poverty and how their elimination has to be part of an integrated poverty reduction agenda.

Consolidated Response on the Involvement of Young Women in Politics

This consolidated response highlights the skills and techniques that young women can use to get involved and gain recognition in politics. The response specifically highlights the importance of developing strong communications skills, building support networks both within and outside political parties, volunteering and getting involved in community and non-profit organizations, and staying informed about socio-political issues.

Report of Parallel NGO Electoral Campaign for Women Candidates in Slovenia

Women’s Lobby in Slovenia took active part in the EWL 50-50 Campaign for the election of the European parliament in 2009. The Women’s Lobby of Slovenia decided to organize and lead so called parallel electoral campaign. This report captures the outcomes of the EWL and Women's Lobby of Slovenia 50-50 Campaign.

Ina Puken Tula Tuen Lewotana - The Woman Who Changed the World

This video introduces Petronela Peni, the first woman village head in Flores. Gender inequality in her customs made the struggles of Peni and her women colleagues difficult, but gradually she won the trust and support of her people. As a village leader Peni is trying to make breakthroughs in simplifying funeral and wedding rituals which have been financially burdening poor villagers. Click below to watch the video:

Democratic Governance: The Missing Millennium Development Goal

This leaflet includes information about One World Action's programs in promoting women in politics and provides recommendations to governments, donors and civil society organizations on their work for promoting women in politics.

Gender Networking and Advocacy Work in Uganda: Controlling the Agenda and Strategies of Resistance

This article examines the relationships between various actors in Uganda who have an interest in advocacy on gender issues.

30 Years of Democracy: Riding the Wave? Women’s Political Participation in Latin America

This report analyzes the developments of women´s political participation in Latin American since the beginning of the third wave of democratization in the Region. It compiles data from 18 countries.

Official Documents from the Summits of the Americas, Process 2004-2006, Volume IV

This volume contains the official documents from the Special Summit of Nuevo Leon (Mexico) and the IV Summit in Mar del Plata (Argentina). It also includes the Inter-American Democratic Charter, the Declaration on Security in the Americas, and the Plan of Action for the Agriculture and Rural Life of the Americas "AGRO 2003-2015."

Women's Networking Support Programme

The Women's Networking Support Programme is a global network of women who support women networking for social change and women's empowerment through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).