
Colombian Youth and Women Leaders Advocate for Pea…
Women’s participation in political processes at the subnational and national levels of government is imperative to a thriving democracy. When…
When women have a role in decision-making, the economic, political and social well-being of their country improves.
We connect women to their best resource: each other. With active members in more than 80 countries and chapters in 14 countries, WDN is creating the next generation of women leaders.
Network members learn communications, networking, campaigning and governing skills from WDN programs.
Despite violence continuing to disrupt daily life in Cameroon, women leaders proceed to march towards a more inclusive political process. The WDN Cameroon country chapter has helped increase women’s participation in decision-making processes at the local and national levels. In seven years, 95 percent of Anglophone women who took part in our Women’s Political Leadership Academy and Women’s Leadership School ran for local council positions.
Since our founding in 2006, WDN has worked with 5,000 women in 80 countries. We empower women around the world to participate in the political process and equip them with the skills to take on greater leadership roles.
The Women’s Democracy Network believes that a full and robust democracy depends on the equal participation of women.
Established by the International Republican Institute in 2006, WDN empowers women around the world to participate in the political process and equips them with the skills needed to assume greater leadership roles in government, political parties and civil society. WDN connects aspiring and accomplished women leaders across the globe, creates forums for sharing ideas and experiences, and provides technical training and resource materials.
Women’s participation in political processes at the subnational and national levels of government is imperative to a thriving democracy. When…
International Women’s Day (March 8) is an opportunity to celebrate the cultural, social, and political impact of women around the…
Women, especially those in political spaces, often face a hostile online environment, enduring harassment, gendered hate speech, the spreading of…
While a majority might argue that legislation protecting against gender-based violence (GBV) should be orthodox, that is not the case…
Washington D.C. – The International Republican Institute (IRI) is saddened to announce the passing of Judy Van Rest, Executive Vice President since…
In the 30 years since Bangladesh transitioned back to democracy in 1991, a female prime minister has led the country…
The House Democracy Partnership (HDP) is a bipartisan commission of the U.S. House of Representatives that works directly with 22…
Women have a crucial role to play in cultivating peace and countering violence in their communities. There is growing research…