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Public Speaking

In addition to confidence and practice, there are a variety of tips and tools that strengthen the ability to speak in public. As female candidates are often more harshly criticized by the media, it is imperative that women are able to inspire confidence and persuasively convey their message.

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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.

Handbook for Women Candidates

This Handbook for Women Candidates is the result of a series of workshops and meetings with women candidates and women active in political parties in Khartoum. It contains a toolkit on election campaigning and public speaking and is drafted specifically to meet the needs of candidates in emerging democracies.

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.

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:

How to Handle Online Criticism

This op-ed describes how an organization, political candidate or office-holder should handle online criticism and describes some ways to address it.

Seven Tips on Writing a Better Speech

This manual provides seven tips for writing an effective speech. It offers advice for assessing an audience, keeping it simple, and involving an audience in the speech.

A Guide to Organizing Public Forums

This manual describes the advantages and disadvantages of holding a public forum. It includes a detailed, step-by-step guide to organizing effective public forums for raising awareness about local issues.

Women Candidate Training: Campaigning for Local Elections

This report presents an overview of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs' program to increase the number and effectiveness of Nepali women seeking to run in the 1997 local elections. It provides information on the candidate and campaign staff training sessions, the campaign manual used in the program, the program evaluation, and the program's accomplishments and future activities.

Women's Campaign Manual

This training manual provides women political candidates in Kenya with information and guidelines for building an effective campaign. It discusses topics such as message development, fundraising, budgeting, dealing with the media, public speaking, and establishing voter contacts.

Women Can Win! A Campaign Manual for Women Candidates in the Nepali Local Government Elections

This manual is based on the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs' (NDI) "Women Can Win!" manual. It serves as a tool to motivate and train Nepali women candidates and representatives. It contains tips for campaigning and winning local elections, as well as a description of the roles and responsibilities of elected officials. It also offers suggestions for advancing within a political party, developing campaign messages, establishing voter contact and strengthening public speaking.