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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

Redefining the role of Nigerian women in political life was the focus of a conference, hosted by the Women’s Democracy Network and IRI, for female political leaders.  During the conference, participants launched the Nigerian Women Interparty Forum to give a voice to women in politics.

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
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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