What is political participation? What is politics? Why are politics and participation important to women? Why have women everywhere, especially in developing countries, been denied equal opportunity in politics, as in almost all other fields, even when they have not been denied equal rights? What rewards are there for women if they become politically effective? How can women become politically effective?
Saturday, April 10, 2010
A Political Participation Handbook for Women 2010 / Women's Learning Partnership / Bethesda, MD Mahnaz Afkhami & Ann Eisenberg In consultation with: Lina Abou Habib, Asma Khader, Sindi Medar-Gould, and Jacqueline Pitanguy Women’s participation is a critical step towards reshaping economic, political, and social conditions to allow for equality in opportunities and results for both women and men. The Leading to Action handbook was designed empower women to become democratic and participatory leaders. Whether the goal is to be elected to office, support a campaign, encourage women to vote, or secure better legislation for the community, this handbook helps women hone their skills to take the next political step. Scenarios are based on criteria set by WLP partners and give real life examples of successes and challenges women face in the political sphere. The appendices include a glossary of terms, extra sessions, and relevant United Nations conventions that support women’s civil and political rights.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Washington TV / By Amir Irani-Tehrani
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
IRIN News Africa In 2006 Mauritania instituted a 20 percent minimum quota of women elected to political office. Ms. Afkhami feels that quotas are a good starting point, but not the end-goal. Leadership training and a breaking down of cultural stigmas are also necessary.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
“Quotas are a good starting point. But they are not the end-goal.” – Mauritania Moves Toward Political Empowerment of Women
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Middle East North Africa Financial Network (MENAFN) / Jordan Times Women’s Learning Partnership President Mahnaz Afkhami pointed out another global weakness for women: Representation. For example, Afkhami said, when 140 world leaders gathered in 2000 to draft the goals of the third millennium, there were only seven women leaders present.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
“Women’s representation in political life worldwide is less than 14 per cent” – Women’s Conference Opens in Jordan
Sunday, April 2, 2006
World Movement for Democracy Discussing women’s democratic participation from the perspective of culture, Mahnaz Afkhami happily acknowledged a new consciousness that women should be involved in decision making. She argued that over time scientific progress has reshaped the roles of individuals, families, and communities, and that a new, equally rational, system must be designed to address economic and political matters. She said that societies need to develop a shared vision in the struggle for change.
Thursday, November 3, 2005
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty / By Fatemeh Aman and Bill Samii Some 2,000 women’s rights activists gathered in Bangkok on 27-30 October for the Association for Women’s Rights in Development’s (AWID) 10th international forum. Mahnaz Afkhami, a member of the international advisory committee, shed light on the AWID event. “This conference is bringing the conceptual to the pragmatic level .”
Sunday, September 22, 2002
The Middle East Women’s Studies Review / By Abby Jenkins On November 25, 2002, the Women’s Learning Partnership for Rights, Development and Peace (WLP) in collaboration with the Dialogue Project of the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University sponsored a forum examining the constraints and opportunities Muslim women face in expanding their [...]
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