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What's Being Done On . . . Increasing Women's Participation in Politics ?
Nagaad Umbrella Organization - Somalia Contact: Nagaad@bgtinet.com As a coalition of many women's NGOs in Somaliland, Nagaad has organized and conducted a series of training workshops to enable women to develop the skills required to participate in public affairs. During a three-day training workshop for forty women on Political Participation and Advocacy, Nagaad facilitated the participants' formation of an action committee to develop and advocate for the adoption of a women's agenda by Somaliland Parliament. In addition, it supported a two-day meeting to train women interested in standing for the 2002 local elections and develop strategies for the women's community to assist them. Nagaad has recently planned to organize more workshops, including one that will specifically push for the addition of more women in decision-making institutions. It will also arrange a networking conference for female politicians around the issue of how to mobilize women to participate in politics through running for office and voting. Promotion de la Femme Rurale (PROFER) - Democratic Republic of the Congo Contact: scracob@raga.net PROFER is organizing six training sessions on elections and human rights issues such as the rights of women and children, the right to life, the role of elections, the different electoral systems, the training of observers, the contents of the electoral law, and the peace process. PROFER is holding five civic education campaigns that last two days and involve 250 participants each. The campaigns' themes highlight women's participation in the electoral process, voter responsibility, and information about political candidates. Women's Union in Jordan - Jordan Contact: jwu@go.com.jo The Women's Union in Jordan (JWU) focuses its efforts on improving women's political, social and economic status. The organization's activities include: training women in legal literacy; organizing legislative advocacy campaigns; providing free legal counseling and advice through a hotline; sponsoring a women's shelter; and engaging children in democratic awareness activities. The JWU offers a voter education program for women throughout Jordan, including 24 training courses on "Election Law and Electoral Process in Jordan," "Women and the Legislature," "Women as Voters and Candidates," and the Jordanian Constitution. About "What's Being Done On . . . " For three months at a time, we highlight the activities of various organizations in different global regions, and links to important resources, that are focused on a particular theme or area of democracy work. Each new theme is announced via DemocracyNews, and the information from the previous installment is placed in the archives below. We hope to receive and post information about the work you or others may be doing that is focused on these issues. Send information via e-mail to the or by fax to (202) 378-9889. |
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