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.
Progress on improving the representation of women in Irish politics has been “negligible” in the last six years, a new report has said.
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has criticised the slow progress in recent years with the...
As Nigeria returns to democracy, concerns continue to grow about the low representation of women in both elected and appointed positions.
Women make up more than half of the world’s population and make a significant contribution to society as a...
On 18 September 2023, in Tanzania, around 30 women parliamentarians from Africa convened for a high-level dialogue. The aim was to draw parallels online violence against women journalists and the experiences of women in politics while developing...
Egypt is hosting a regional dialogue to boost women's political participation in the Arab world, bringing delegations from 11 Arab countries.
The three-day event, which kicked off on Monday in Egypt's capital Cairo, is organized by the United...
It’s great to hear that the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has been actively promoting the inclusion of women and religious minorities within the party. By providing space for underrepresented groups, the PPP is not only enhancing its image...
Key political parties in Ghana have pledged to create space for active girls and young women participation in politics as a strategy to promote their involvement in decision-making at all levels of national endeavour.
They believe it was the way to...
At a lecture Tuesday at the Memorial Union, Bonnie Stabile, associate dean for student and academic affairs and associate professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, spoke on the politics and policy around...
WFD recommended that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) should impress on the legislators to create laws that will use both incentives and sanctions to enhance political inclusion.
The Westminster Foundation for...
The Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians, Togo section (REFAMP-Togo) held a General Assembly on September 6, 2023. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Tomegah-Dogbe.
During the talks, Togo’s female officials and deputies...
The mantra is the NEW ABIA, and this announces the new government of Labour Party. Governor Alex Otti is in the saddle and, in the first 100 days, it has not been about a new government but about an intentional and calculated action of...
The Italian government and UN Women signed a two-million-euro agreement to implement a project titled “Women’s Effective Engagement in Shaping the Future of Jordan’s Political Life”.
The move is a significant step towards promoting gender...
A civil society organisation keen on amplifying voices of women in Nigeria, TechHerNG, has encouraged women in the country to engage and participate in politics.
This was as the organisation committed to leveraging technology for social impact...
The Syrian conflict is among history's most well-documented events, yet the vital roles of women remain overlooked. Our upcoming Jalsa podcast series, ‘Jalsa with Syrian Women Politicians,’ aims to bridge this gap. In eight episodes, we'll...
Women's participation in political leadership and decision-making is gaining momentum in Homa Bay following the ongoing collection of views from the community.
Inuka Community Developers Network in partnership with United Nations (UN) Women...
In 2010, Kenya ushered in a new constitution which brought a lot of excitement, hope and promise for Kenyan women concerning their place in leadership.
The new constitution, Article 27 (8) and Article 81 (b), came with affirmative action aimed at...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged a collective effort to empower women and girls in the Global South to actively contribute to achieving gender equality – the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal No. 5.
"In the Global South, we must create an...
From 21 to 25 August 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (the Office) conducted a Gender Equality and Leadership Skills Summer School in Bahoriston, Sughd region. The event brought together 26 young women nominated by the Committee of...
Women in rural Ireland who are getting ready for the 2024 local elections have made their views on safe participation in public life known via the See Her Elected organisation to a Task Force established by the Ceann Comhairle, Deputy Séan Ó...
