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.
CAMPAIGN SCHOOLS PREPARE EGYPTIAN WOMEN TO RUN FOR OFFICE
During Egypt’s revolution, thousands of women joined men in the streets to promote democratic reform. Now, as the country prepares for its first post-revolution parliamentary elections this fall, women are seeking to participate equally in the...
The meeting will be with Ms. Ms. Zaida Aguedas Ms. Zaida Arguedas has served as Deputy Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of the United States and as Director of its Global Democracy Programs since March 2000. Under Ms. Arguedas’...
The conference focuses on women's organizations and economic empowerment. While the conference will bring speakers from around the world, the goal is to share best practices for strengthening women's participatino in civil society and...
Confidence, Capacity, Connections: A Young Woman's Guide to Leadership
Whether you are part of an established organization or association, an aspiring politician, an individual with a project idea or someone struggling to balance too many roles and responsibilities in your life, this guide is designed to provide you...
Call for Application: Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow
NDI has a call for applications for a new program designed for young women and community based organizations in North Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia). The “Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow” program, which is due to launch in June...
Conference: "Hitting the Ground Running: Research, Activism and Leadership"
Please join leading scholars, researchers, advocates, and policy makers from across various disciplines and fields June 5-7, 2008 at the Kimmel Center at NYU for this Annual Conference. Share information and resources; learn about cutting edge...
Call for Applications: Women In International Security Annual Symposium for Grad Students
Call for Applications:Women In International Security (WIIS) will hold its 19th Annual Summer Symposium for Graduate Students in International Affairs on from June 8-13, 2008, at Georgetown University.Theme: "New Challenges for Global Security"The...
The Virginia Leadership Institute will be holding a candidate training session that will feature valuable information on fundraising, grassroots organizing, compiling and organizing lists and data, and communicating your message. The cost is free...
This document compiles civil society recommendations presented to the Organization of American States and the Summits of the Americas Process on issues pertaining to the Inter-American Agenda.
Call for Applications: Nonviolence Education and Training
Nonviolence Education and Training – NVET Call for Applications for Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, Europe and the Pacific. NVET provides Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with essential peacebuilding skills and concepts. These...
Centro de Estudios de la Mujer (Women's Study Center)
The Women's Study Center is an independent, non-profit organization that conducts research, training, communication and consulting programs on the topics of labor and employment, citizenship and political participation, and public policy planning.
Constituency Handbook for Members of Parliament: An Overview of NDI's Constituency Outreach Training Program in Malawi
This handbook was written as a guide to help Members of Parliament in Malawi work effectively with their constituency. It provides information on methods of constituency outreach, contact information for individuals and organizations in Malawi, and...
Candidate Training Manual for Women: Training Manual for Civil Society Organizations
This training manual is designed for trainers of women candidates running for office at the local and national levels of government in Uganda. It provides background information and guidelines for conducting training sessions on issues such as...
Constituency Outreach In Sierra Leone: A Guide For Members of Parliament
This manual provides guidelines for Members of Parliament (MPs) in Sierra Leone on how to prepare an effective community outreach program. It also provides an overview of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs' (NDI) 2003...
Constitutional Provisions and Enhancing Participation of Women in Elections
This paper discusses the participation of women in post-conflict societies and examines the problems they face in their efforts to participate in elections. It also describes the legislative measures that have been taken in several countries to...
