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Syrian Women Acquire Skills to Become Effective Negotiators
12/19/2012
Women Leaders in Cameroon Unite to Increase Women’s Representation in 2013 Elections
12/13/2012
Women in Kenya Prepare for 2013 Elections
12/07/2012

With elections scheduled for March 2013, women candidates and campaign managers throughout Kenya are focused on running for and winning elective office.  To assist them, the Women’s Democracy Network hosted a three-day workshop on voter outreach and communications.

WDN Hosts Conflict Resolution Dialogue with Women from Afghanistan and Pakistan
11/14/2012
WDN Member Sumaira Ishfaq Receives Women of Courage Award
11/09/2012
WDN Member Silvia Rita Souza Writes Book on How to Run for Office
11/06/2012
WDN Celebrates First Annual International Day of the Girl
10/12/2012
WDN Member Anne Stella Fomumbod Wins TIAW World of Difference 100 Award
09/21/2012
WDN Member Maimuna Mwidau Recognized for Dedication to Women’s Empowerment in Kenya
09/12/2012
WDN Participates in Nordic-Baltic Eight Conference on Gender, Science and Democracy
09/05/2012
Women Take Steps to Close the Gender Gap
08/15/2012
WDN Latin American Chapters Empower Women in Politics
08/15/2012
Mongolian Women’s Caucus Conducts First-Ever Legislative Meeting
08/09/2012
WDN and IRI Join Women from Lower Mekong to Look at Women’s Empowerment
07/25/2012
Secretary Clinton Addresses WDN Members at Leadership Forum
07/20/2012
Women Leaders from Middle East and North Africa Strengthen Coalitions
07/20/2012
Member Highlight: Selima Ahmad Advocates for Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh
07/18/2012
WDN Albania Country Chapter Supports Women Running for Office
06/14/2012
Member Highlight: WDN Member Delgermaa Benzragch Named Mongolia’s Ambassador to Singapore
06/11/2012
WDN Launches Newest Country Chapter in Cameroon
05/24/2012
WDN Attends 2nd National Conference of Indonesian Women Legislators
05/21/2012
WDN Member Achievement: Donya Aziz Champions Anti-Discrimination Legislation in Pakistan
05/17/2012
WDN Co-Hosts European Forum on Women’s Political Leadership
05/01/2012
WDN Country Chapters Strengthen Skills to Carry Out Their Mission
04/25/2012
Democracy’s Hero: Ambassador Nasim Firdaus
04/23/2012

Firdaus has been an advocate of women’s empowerment in Bangladesh for more than 30 years.  As the first female diplomat and later as the founder of the Bangladesh Alliance for Women Leadership, Firdaus’ commitment has moved Bangladesh forward. 

WDN Georgia Country Chapter Members Launch Women’s Leadership School
04/18/2012
WDN’s Argentina Country Chapter Tackles Domestic Violence
04/18/2012
WDN Members in Guatemala Increase Women’s Political Participation through Women’s Leadership Schools
04/17/2012
Women’s Leadership School Launched in Bangladesh
04/16/2012
WDN Uganda Country Chapter: Increasing Women’s Leadership Capacity
03/31/2012
WDN Members Named Diplomatic Courier Magazine’s Top Global Women
03/21/2012
WDN Member Achievement: Shahla al Kli Works for Opportunities for Fellow Iraqis
03/21/2012
WDN Members Launch Women Leadership School Program in Cameroon
03/21/2012
WDN Hosts Annual International Women’s Day Conference
03/20/2012
WDN Hosts Legislative Exchange in West Virginia as part of International Women’s Day Conference
03/20/2012
WDN to Honor Amb. Constance Morella and Tunisian Activist Sihem Bensedrine with 2012 Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Award
02/28/2012
WDN Member Achievement: Selima Ahmad Pushes for Women’s Economic Opportunities
02/01/2012
Nigerian Women Gather to Discuss the Role of Women in Politics
01/23/2012
WDN Member Achievement: Dr. Najat Zarrouk Plays Leading Role in the Forum of Tangier
01/11/2012
WDN Co-Sponsors Gender Forum during OSCE Ministerial Conference
12/21/2011
WDN Latin America Members Launch Regional Initiative
12/20/2011
WDN Member Achievement: Kah Walla Runs for President in Cameroon
12/19/2011
Increasing Female Political Leadership in Turkey Focus of Conference
11/28/2011
WDN Member Achievement: Ambassador Nasim Firdaus, Inspiring Generations of Bangladesh Leaders
11/04/2011
WDN Georgia Country Chapter Completes Women’s Leadership School
11/04/2011
WDN Guatemala Chapter Promoted Women’s Participation in 2011 Elections
11/04/2011
Women in South Sudan Mobilizing Through Political Parties
10/31/2011
Selima Ahmad Speaks at the Global Summit of Women Conference
10/13/2011
WDN Launches Women Leadership Schools Initiative
10/12/2011
Defining the Role of Women Parliamentarians in Peru’s New Congress
09/22/2011
Women in Mongolia Prepare to Run for Office
08/26/2011
WDN Member Achievement: Rubiela Valderrama Meets with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon
08/22/2011
WDN Member Professor Wu Qing Speaks about Women’s Rights at Conference in India
08/04/2011
Stella Fomumbud Discusses Women’s Political Participation at NED Forum
07/21/2011
WDN Hosts Conference in Conjunction with the Community of Democracies
07/21/2011
Member Achievement: Raquel Munt Runs for City Council in Buenos Aires
07/20/2011
WDN Albania Chapter Launches Women's Leadership and Political Reform Academy
07/19/2011
WDN Chapter Members Observe Albania’s Local Elections
07/13/2011
Wafa'a Bani Moustafa Elected Chair of Parliament Bloc in Jordan
07/11/2011
Serving Constituents Focus of Women Elected Officials in Jordan
07/07/2011
WDN Member Achievement: Members from Macedonia and Uganda Elected to Parliament
06/29/2011
WDN’s Uganda Country Chapter: Making a Difference in Parliament
06/15/2011
Dr. Faiza Jabbar Babakhan: A Strong Voice for Iraqi Women
05/17/2011
WDN Georgia Chapter Increases Women’s Participation Politics and Civil Society
05/12/2011
WDN New Member Announcement: Anne-Stella Fomumbrod, Cameroon
04/22/2011
WDN Guatemala Country Chapter Prepares for Upcoming Elections
04/22/2011
WDN Members Observe Nigeria’s Presidential Election
04/21/2011
Albania Women Focus on Communications and Public Speaking at WDN Training
04/20/2011
WDN and IRI Attend Bush Institute Conference on Empowering Women in Afghanistan
04/20/2011
WDN Member Named to Leadership Position in her Political Party
03/30/2011
WDN Russia Country Chapter Member Publishes Article on 2011 International Women's Day Conference
03/16/2011
WDN Member Launches Magazine Focused on Women's Issues in Belarus
03/15/2011
Women Leaders Attend WDN’s International Women’s Day Conference
03/14/2011
Work of WDN Guatemala Chapter Recognized
03/10/2011
AWLI Member Helps Advance Women’s Economic Status
03/06/2011
WDN Honors Frances Fragos Townsend and Sherry Rehman with 2011 Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Award
03/01/2011
WDN to Honor Frances Fragos Townsend and Sherry Rehman with 2011 Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Award
02/23/2011
Democracy’s Hero: Djingarey Maiga
02/17/2011

Millions of women work tirelessly to improve their communities and strengthen women’s participation in political life.  As IRI and the Women’s Democracy Network prepare to celebrate their efforts on International Women’s Day, we recognize the work of Djingarey Maiga of Mali.

WDN Member Achievement: Liliana Palihovici, Moldova
01/25/2011
WDN Georgia Chapter Members Participate in Youth Summit
01/24/2011
A View From the Front Lines: Violence Ensues Following Belarus Election, Especially Against Women
01/24/2011
Women Legislators in Bosnia and Herzegovina Develop Caucus Building Skills
01/06/2011
Women in Afghanistan Prepare to Take Office
12/28/2010
WDN Argentina Country Chapter Empowers Women
12/17/2010
Nigerian Women Prepare for Parliamentary Elections
12/06/2010
WDN Success Story: Salma Rabady, Jordan
12/02/2010
WDN Examines Role of Women in Jordan Elections
12/01/2010
WDN Member Achievement: Dr. Najat Zarrouk, Morocco
11/30/2010
WDN Member Achievement: Vera Pronkina, Russia
11/25/2010
WDN Members Attend Vital Voices Conference in India
10/14/2010
A Candidate's Perspective on Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina: WDN Member Alma Čolo
09/27/2010
WDN Attends Events During the United Nations General Assembly
09/23/2010
WDN Success Story: Sonia Segura, Guatemala
09/18/2010
Women in Decision Making Roles Feature of WDN Roundtable
09/14/2010
Effective Governing, Focus of WDN-IRI Sudan Women Conference
09/10/2010
WDN Success Story: Irina Geht, Russia
08/16/2010
Lithuanian President Speaks at WDN Conference on Women’s Political Success
07/29/2010
WDN's Michelle Bekkering discusses the Importance of Including Women in the Political Process
07/19/2010

Expectations Before the Conference

IRI Vice President Testifies on the Role of Women in Politics and Civil Society
06/09/2010
WDN and EPP Host Conference on Women’s Empowerment
06/01/2010
WDN Russia Chapter Members Meet with US Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues
04/27/2010
WDN Hosts 2010 International Women’s Day Conference
03/12/2010
WDN Presents Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Award
03/09/2010
IRI and WDN Celebrate International Women’s Day
03/07/2010
WDN to Present Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Award
02/22/2010
WDN's Gretchen Birkle posts on CIPE's Development Blog
01/15/2010

Women as Peace Keepers

Women’s Leadership Roles Examined at WDN Conference
12/11/2009
The Work of Legislators is Examined at WDN Conference
11/13/2009
Movement of Afghan Sisters Hosts Event for Newly Elected Women Provincial Councilors
11/11/2009
IRI Hosts Networking Event for Women of Kenya, Sudan and Uganda
05/04/2009
WDN Hosts 2009 European Parliamentary Workshop and Study Tour
04/06/2009
WDN Hosts 2009 International Women’s Day Conference
03/13/2009
WDN Honors Congresswoman Kay Granger and the Movement of Afghan Sisters with the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Award
03/10/2009
WDN to Honor Congresswoman Kay Granger and the Movement of Afghan Sisters with the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Award
03/06/2009
WDN Hosts Training to Promote Women’s Participation in Grassroots Advocacy in Seoul, Korea
12/15/2008
WDN Bolivia Members Submit Draft Legislation on Gender Promotion
11/17/2008
WDN Bi-Regional Political Party Leadership and Campaign Management Training
08/25/2008
WDN and IRI Conduct Joint Training on Conflict Management and Coalition Building
08/04/2008
WDN Hosts Women’s Leadership and Communications Seminar in Vilnius, Lithuania
06/19/2008
WDN Conducts Joint Training Program with IRI in Mexico
04/30/2008
WDN Hosts 2008 European Parliamentary Workshop and Study Tour
04/18/2008
WDN Hosts Annual International Women’s Day Conference
03/13/2008
WDN Honors Women Leaders with Award for Distinguished Service
03/07/2008
WDN to Honor Women Leaders with Award for Distinguished Service
03/05/2008
WDN Success Story: Saima Khugyani, Afghanistan
10/10/2007
Eurasian and Asian Women Civil Society Leaders Learn Advocacy Skills
09/12/2007
WDN Success Story: Banzragch Delgermaa, Mongolia
08/08/2007
Macedonia Parliamentarians Highlight Success in Country’s Democratic Transition during Visit to the US
07/19/2007
WDN Success Story: Maia Melikidze, Georgia
04/18/2007
WDN Success Story: Raquel Munt and Gladys Gonzalez, Argentina
04/04/2007
Women’s Democracy Network Celebrates First Anniversary
03/16/2007
Women from the Middle East and North Africa Join Women's Democracy Network
03/01/2007
IRI’s Women’s Democracy Network Hosts Political Party Training in Mexico
02/13/2007
WDN Helps Women from Bosnia and Herzegovina Advocate for Government and Political Responsibility
02/13/2007
WDN Success Story: Irena Hadziabdic, Bosnia and Herzegovina
01/24/2007
WDN Success Story: Tomasa Yarhui, Bolivia
01/04/2007
African Women Join Democracy Network
12/19/2006
WDN Success Story: Rana al-Hajaia, Jordan
11/02/2006
IRI Hosts UNDP's Amat Alsoswa
10/23/2006
Women from Europe and Eurasia Join Democracy Network
10/13/2006
WDN Success Story: Maria Elena Cruz Urrutia, Guatemala
10/12/2006
IRI's Women's Democracy Network Recognizes Achievements of Four Leaders
10/06/2006
WDN Success Story: Djingarey Maiga, Mali
09/06/2006
Women from Latin America and Asia Join Democracy Network
08/30/2006
IRI Launches Women's Democracy Network
03/08/2006
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