Understanding civic engagement is an essential tool for inclusive democracy and capacity strengthening for women politicians @RsFawe International IDEA iKNOW Politics Women's Political Participation in Africa Sweden in Ethiopia & AU @WLSAZW FEMNET Gender Links Padare #WomenLeadAfrica

Join us this women’s day as we get a glimpse of the state of women in political participation across #Africa #IWD2024 Women's Political Participation in Africa Gender Links African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate International IDEA Sweden in Ethiopia & AU iKNOW Politics FEMNET @WLSAZW Padare @RsFawe Register here: bit.ly/3SWyOCI

Around 2 billion voters are expected to be heading to the polls this year. How will these elections impact the world in general and democracy in particular? Has the #EU done enough to promote democracy in partner countries? ⬇️ #ProtectElections #IDD2024 idea.int/events/interna…

Its an election super year with over 70 countries having elections in 2024. This is a time to amplify, promote and celebrate women in political participation as we celebrate #IDD2024

As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk #IDDBrussels #IDD2024

Refreshing to be in these safe spaces where women politicians share their journeys, map strategies on changing gender social norms for women in political participation iKNOW Politics UN Women South Africa International IDEA UN Women in Brussels

Great to engage with young women and male activists and politicians from the West Africa & Sahel countries on the subject of transformative social gender norms to enhance women and youth participation in leadership UN Women International IDEA International IDEA Africa & West Asia

When the younger and older generations meet to debunk the subject of young women’s political participation, hope is renewed - exciting intergenerational dialogue in #Senegal International IDEA iKNOW Politics UN Women

Excited to join African Union UNDP Ethiopia AWLNetwork in a co-design workshop for the Africa Facility for Women in Political Leadership International IDEA International IDEA Africa & West Asia iKNOW Politics #WomenLeadAfrica

📍#Happeningnow | The Africa Facility for Women in Political Leadership Co-Design Workshop kicks off in Addis Ababa! UNDP Africa , African Union , & AWLNetwork join forces to shape strategies that drive women’s political participation & leadership across Africa. #AfFWPL

At the Africa Facility for Women in Political Leadership workshop in Addis Ababa, Sifiso Dube highlighted the emotional toll on women in politics. Despite their resilience, many carry deep, layered trauma. She calls for safe spaces focused on healing & restoration. #AfFWPL

Women politicians from Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Gambia share experiences on navigating the political space. No story is the same so it is important to provide safe spaces for women to amplify their voices AWLNetwork UN Development UNDP Ethiopia International IDEA iKNOW Politics

The multiple layers of abuse of women in politics within institutions needs to be told to ensure policy reform and action against perpetrators UN Development AWLNetwork UNDP Ethiopia iKNOW Politics International IDEA #storytelling #WomenLeadAfrica

📍 Dakar, July 14–15 Regional leaders & experts will gather for a Dialogue on Gender & Inclusion in Electoral Management Bodies across the ECOWAS region. Organized by International IDEA in partnership with ECONEC RESAO through the EU Delegation to AU Funded SPEC project. #InclusionpoliciesinEMBs

Great to join colleagues in Dakar from International IDEA Africa & West Asia and ECOWAS Parliament and ECONEC RESAO to discuss gender and inclusion policies for Electoral Management Bodies. These policies are no longer a negotiation but a fundamental tool for free & fair elections #Gender #elections

Kicking off Day 1 in Nairobi! International IDEA is hosting a 2-day dialogue with participants from across Africa on #MaleEngagement in promoting #GenderEquality. #WYDEWomenLeadership

🚀Kicking off the EU funded South Asia Young Women’s Empowerment Academy in 🇱🇰, hosted by International IDEA! 30 young #womenleaders from 6 countries come together for training, networking, and empowerment. #WomenInPolitics #WYDEInitiative Under the @un_Women led #WYDEWomenLeadership

I enjoyed networking with these brilliant minds during the South Asia Young Women’s Empowerment Academy held in #Colombo hosted by International IDEA and @UNWomen iKNOW Politics UN Women Sri Lanka

Happening now - The intergenerational dialogue on advancing youth participation and representation in leadership and decision making is Sri Lanka International IDEA iKNOW Politics @UNWomen UN Women Sri Lanka #Democracy4all

Johann Hesse, Head of Cooperation #EU to Sri Lanka highlights the need to sustain inter-generational dialogues through institutions & develop actionable commitments & will equip those who are under represented in politics European Commission UN Women Sri Lanka International IDEA iKNOW Politics