Gender, Women and Democracy

Latin America: Building Links and Increasing the Effectiveness of Women Legislators

Throughout Latin America, social pressures and discriminatory party practices continue to keep many women out of the political arena and to systematically limit their leadership roles. Progress continues, however, as witnessed in recent elections in Latin America in which increased numbers of women won legislative posts and high-profile positions.

Middle East and North Africa: Training Future Political Leaders at the Young Women Leaders Academy

Despite daunting cultural and institutional obstacles, women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) continue to make strides in politics. Initiatives that help empower the next generation of women leaders are a cornerstone of NDI’s programs in the region.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Women's League of Burma to Be Honored at NDI Democracy Luncheon Dec. 15

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WASHINGTON, DC – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) will honor two champions of democracy – Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Women’s League of Burma (WLB) – at its Democracy Awards Luncheon on Dec. 15. NDI Chairman Madeleine K. Albright will host the event. Christiane Amanpour, CNN chief international correspondent, will serve as master of ceremonies. The gathering will be held from 12-2 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

Jordan: Women Helping Women: About the Jordanian Women's Election Network

The Women's League of Burma

Financing Women in Politics

iKNOW Politics’ third E-discussion, focusing on financing women in politics, will run until October 29. Through this virtual conversation, women and their supporters can share strategies, experiences and examples on how to overcome the barriers that women face when trying to finance bids for elective office as well as take advantage of www.iknowpolitics.org, the premier online network for women in politics.

Voices Rising: Women of the Middle East and North Africa Working for Change

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Film, Booklet Profile Women in Jordanian Parliament

With support from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), NDI has produced "First Class" — the first documentary video of its kind to profile Jordanian women serving in the lower and upper houses of Parliament.

The 15-minute video is a tribute to these remarkable women parliamentarians, and recognizes their efforts as they work to increase women's political participation in the country. A companion booklet profiles the 14 women and MPs and Senators who served in parliament between 2003 and 2007. Both works are available in English and Arabic.

Partners in Participation: 2005 Kuwait Regional Campaign School

Leadership Academy Gathers Women from Middle East, North Africa

Women activists from seven countries in the Middle East and North Africa gathered for the Young Women Leaders Academy at Education City in Doha, Qatar, in July 2008 to help gain the intellectual tools, comparative knowledge, and practical skills to become leaders in their communities.