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A joint initiative of @UN_Women, @UNDP, @Int_IDEA and @IPUparliament, iKNOW Politics is a multilingual global knowledge hub on and for #WomenInPolitics.
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We’re hiring a Women, Peace & Security Research Fellow to support research and policy analysis. Projects include overseeing a global survey of women peacebuilders, monitoring progress by UN Member States, and supporting a series of white papers. Apply now! giwps.georgetown.edu/join-our-team
🇨🇲Les femmes handicapées au #Cameroun veulent plus de participation en politique. « Inclusive Society » a plaidé pour une meilleure inclusion : « Nous ne sommes pas seulement des électrices, nous pouvons aussi être des élues. » 🔗Via Cameroon Tribune iknowpolitics.org/fr/news/femmes…
🇨🇩Les résultats de l'enquête de #CAFCO révèlent que les femmes en #RDC ont fait face à 7 obstacles majeurs lors des élections de 2023-2024, notamment la misogynie, la fraude et la discrimination. #FemmesEnPolitique 🔗Via ACTUALITE.CD iknowpolitics.org/fr/news/rdc-le…
The Paralympics start this week at #Paris2024 ! Meet #Canada's Carla Qualtrough🇨🇦, a Canadian MP and former Paralympic swimmer who won bronze 3 times🥉. Does your #parliament have #MPs with a Para/Olympic history? ➡️ipu.org/5024
⚠️Social media platforms are failing to protect #womeninpolitics from online hate and abuse. The new Center for Countering Digital Hate report reveals that #Instagram is leaving 93% of reported toxic comments unchecked. #StopOnlineHate 🔗Access their full report here iknowpolitics.org/en/learn/knowl…
¡Esto está ocurriendo ahora! 🗣️ ONU Mujeres convoca a un diálogo virtual sobre #ViolenciaDigital contra #MujeresPolíticas en #AméricaLatina. Estamos abordando cómo el acoso en línea afecta su participación y seguridad. ¡Inscríbete y únete a la conversación! ⬇️
🇨🇴A 70 años del #votofemenino en #Colombia, la #participaciónpolítica de las mujeres sigue siendo un desafío. Aún enfrentan importantes obstáculos para lograr una representación equitativa en la política. 🔗Via EL NUEVO SIGLO iknowpolitics.org/es/news/70-a%C…
🇳🇵 #Nepal, once a beacon of progress in #GenderEquality, is now facing setbacks. Despite strong constitutional guarantees, women's #representation in key #political roles is declining, exposing the persistent hold of #patriarchal norms. 🔗Via Nikkei Asia iknowpolitics.org/en/learn/knowl…
🇲🇽 #Mexico's new law against #gender-based #PoliticalViolence is facing challenges. A recent court ruling overturned an election victory due to a candidate's comments, sparking debate on #FreeSpeech and gender rights. #GenderEquality 🔗Via The Associated Press iknowpolitics.org/en/news/mexico…
The South Asian Women Development Forum held its annual meeting in #Nepal, emphasizing women's empowerment. Key speakers stressed the importance of education and economic empowerment to achieve #GenderEquity across #SouthAsia. 🔗Via The Himalayan Times iknowpolitics.org/en/news/sawdf-…
🇭🇹#Haiti’s transitional government is excluding #women from key decisions, fueling inequality and neglecting #GBV. A new Policy Framework from Haitian #feminist groups calls for 30% representation and stronger protections. 🔗Via The New Humanitarian iknowpolitics.org/en/learn/knowl…
Despite the No. of women in Congress🇺🇸, #WomenCandidates still face difficult challenges such #SocialNorms, voter biases & party recruitment. 📰While research shows #women can win as often as men when they run, fewer choose to run. 🔗Via Tufts University iknowpolitics.org/en/learn/knowl…
🚨 The Ministry of Gender in #Ghana demands immediate action against the abuse of #WomenInPolitics. Minister Dakoa Newman calls for united efforts to end harassment, discrimination, and violence. #GenderEquality 🇬🇭 🔗Via DailyGraphic GraphicOnline iknowpolitics.org/en/news/ghana-…
🇬🇭#Ghana's Affirmative Action Bill is a major win for women's rights! The law mandates #GenderEquality in key public roles and decision-making sectors. Next steps? Ensuring effective implementation and overcoming funding challenges. 🔗Via The Conversation iknowpolitics.org/en/news/victor…
🇹🇿Young women in #Tanzania are stepping up ahead of the 2024 elections, pushing towards the 50/50 #GenderEquality goal in leadership. With support they’re breaking barriers and driving change. #WomenInPolitics 🔗Via The Citizen Tanzania iknowpolitics.org/en/news/champi…