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Women in Politics: Opinion Research Paper
This research paper aims to determine how the Turkish society perceives the participation of women in politics.
Parliament, the Budget and Gender
This handbook sets out practical examples of parliament's active engagement in the budgetary process.
Political Parties: When do They Work for Women?
This paper analyzes the consideration of gender issues by political parties in Latin America and assesses circumstances under which political parties best incorporate gender demands.

Women leadering and engendering development plans

Submitted by wakabari on Wed, 2008-09-03 06:08.

How can we assess the roles of various stakeholders in promoting women's leadership and engendering local development plans?

Submitted by bsalimova on Wed, 2008-08-20 17:18.

Entering the realm of politics is hard for any woman, but it is much harder for a young woman.

Submitted by wakabari on Mon, 2008-07-14 06:29.

How can I be involved as a volunteer in Kenya to reach out to the women in the rural areas?"

Somalia: Building Bridges for Women's Empowerment
In order to give voice to these invisible actors, the United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW) and the Associazione Diaspora e Pace (ADEP) are organizing a conference on Women, Peace and Security in Somalia, within the framework of Resolution 1325 and strengthening women's participation in conflict resolution and peace-building processes.
United Kingdom: Women's Progress Towards Power 'at Snail's Pace'
Women are slipping back from positions of power in Britain, a report suggests, as the government publishes its views on what can be done to solve the problem of women's representation in public life.
Angola: Can Upcoming Elections Signal Change in Angola?
In a move to encourage the participation of women in these elections, the government brought in a 30% quota for women candidates in each party. Increasing the number of women up from the current 15% in parliament could help improve such things as basic services, which are usually more of a priority for women than men.