When you combine technology and politics you often have a double whammy that leads to far fewer women in the room. It doesn't have to be that way and often open government technology projects and events are far more gender diverse than general government technology events.
That said the broader democracy building community has lots to offer on "politically empowering women for democracy" be it for general open government or civic tech. - Steven Clift HTML version: http://us14.campaign-archive1.com/?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=801ac2bc94&e=35950809b7 From: *International IDEA* <i...@idea.int> Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Subject: Be bold for change: politically empowering women for democracy To: cl...@e-democracy.org January - March 2017 Newsletter View this email in your browser <http://us14.campaign-archive1.com/?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=801ac2bc94&e=35950809b7> <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=9430483a7d&e=35950809b7> *Be bold for change: politically empowering women for democracy* [image: Yves Leterme] <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=0b3b213748&e=35950809b7> This year’s International Women’s Day’s theme, “Be Bold for Change”, is a call to forge a better working world - a more gender inclusive world. In particular, it calls for groundbreaking action that truly drives the greatest change for women. International IDEA has been at the forefront of advancing the political participation of women. We believe that democracy is incomplete without policies, measures and practices that seek to reduce inequalities between men and women in all spheres of life. It is in this light that we are committed to support Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5, “achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”. +READ MORE <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=eb9eec4f5a&e=35950809b7> *Message from the Secretary-General* [image: Yves Leterme on what can be done to tackle violence against women in politics] <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=e935c5ab15&e=35950809b7> Yves Leterme on what can be done to tackle violence against women in politics <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=efae00a85f&e=35950809b7> Women’s political participation in Latin America <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=5c7dafcda4&e=35950809b7> EN: Over the last two decades, important regulatory progress has been made in Latin America on the promotion of women’s political participation. +READ MORE <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=67f5151ecb&e=35950809b7> ES: En las últimas dos décadas en Latino América, han habido importantes avances a nivel normativo en lo que a promoción de la participación política de las mujeres se refiere. +READ MORE <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=ce78ce35ac&e=35950809b7> <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=af4754dfa5&e=35950809b7> Regional organizations coming together for political empowerment of women <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=12c386f20b&e=35950809b7> Achieving gender equality and political empowerment of women is now more relevant that ever and it is a responsibility that pertains to all the local, national, regional and international actors. This statement comes at a time when there is a global commitment under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to achieve gender equality. +READ MORE <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=0a9be6091b&e=35950809b7> <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=bc780d45a4&e=35950809b7> Empowering youth – women and men – for democracy in Tunisia <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=9a150a067b&e=35950809b7> As countries around the world continue to struggle in bringing the youth into decision-making positions within their democratic institutions and processes, International IDEA identified the need to design new tools that allow young people the opportunity to analyse and explore their democratic realities for effective participation. *+READ MORE* <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=edd25d3dd9&e=35950809b7> <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=65c2568012&e=35950809b7> Using public funding to have more women parliamentarians <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=df4458636a&e=35950809b7> Last year, women made up less than a quarter of parliamentarians worldwide. While the number has been steadily increasing, more needs to be done. The key to having more women as representative is to influence political parties since they are the ones who choose the candidates for elections. +READ MORE <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=919c7b0f70&e=35950809b7> <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=9347d6873b&e=35950809b7> Developing women leaders in Tunisia <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=76fa69d6ef&e=35950809b7> The members of the new Tunisian government of national unity were sworn in on 27 August, one day after winning the parliamentary vote of confidence. The new government has 40 members (26 ministers and 14 secretaries of state), and 20% of them are women (up from 10% in the previous government). +READ MORE <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=428961039e&e=35950809b7> <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=7a669140e5&e=35950809b7> Safeguarding women's political participation in Myanmar’s constitution <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=b9e4cbced2&e=35950809b7> Does the Constitution have a special provision for gender equality? Who implements the rights enshrined in Myanmar’s constitution? International IDEA’s Constitution Assessment for Women’s Equality, which is now available in Myanmar language, helps stakeholders analyse a constitution or draft constitution from perspective of women’s constitutional rights and equality. +READ MORE <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=513f411def&e=35950809b7> *Featured publications* <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=4af375859b&e=35950809b7> *Political finance and the equal participation of women in Colombia: a situation analysis <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=c022e86ebc&e=35950809b7>* This report assesses the extent to which political finance is a significant obstacle to women running for political office. It focuses on the experience of Colombia, a country that, like many other Latin American countries, continues to struggle with the legacies of pervasive social, economic and political inequality that disproportionately affect women. <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=4432efdcd2&e=35950809b7> *Political finance and the equal participation of women in Tunisia: a situation analysis <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=c03eed3a2c&e=35950809b7>* The proportion of women in the Tunisian Parliament is impressive, but is not matched by gender equality in other areas. This report makes recommendations on how reforms related to the role of money in politics could help women participate and continue to be engaged in politics in Tunisia. <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=f153437b36&e=35950809b7> Political party financing and equal participation of women in Kenyan electoral politics: A situation overview <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=55d499cab2&e=35950809b7> This report presents findings on political party financing and equal participation of women and men in Kenyan electoral politics. It specifically looks into the role and extent to which access to financial resources determines the success of women running for elective positions. <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=949acff0fd&e=35950809b7> A framework for developing internal gender policies for electoral management bodies <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=7017afabbc&e=35950809b7> The purpose of this publication is to support EMBs in their aspirations and efforts to create their own internal gender policies in recognition of their mandates and political status in different countries around the world. <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=7deddf214e&e=35950809b7> Constitution Assessment for Women's Equality <http://idea.us14.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=d0f34b88f4&e=35950809b7> This publication helps users analyse a constitution or draft constitution from the perspective of the substantive equality of women. Using a series of questions, short explanations and example provisions from constitutions around the world, the Assessment guides you through an examination of the most critical constitutional issues that affect women’s rights and gender equality. <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=565ecfb0c2&e=35950809b7> >From paper to lived reality: gender-responsive constitutional implementation <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=84fecb3723&e=35950809b7> This practice-oriented Discussion Paper explores the dynamics and processes of constitutional implementation and the particular challenges of gender-responsive constitutional implementation. It draws on a workshop convened by International IDEA in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 26–28 February 2016. *International IDEA in the news* <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=029d49c94c&e=35950809b7> KENYA: Voter apathy: So many elections but very little gain for struggling Kenyans <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=1869feadbe&e=35950809b7> SOUTH AFRICA: Building capacity in political parties for resource governance <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=def928fc36&e=35950809b7> MYANMAR: Training for by-election candidates <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=d2888e5393&e=35950809b7> INDONESIA: Women can! <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=d57e5aff52&e=35950809b7> PERU: International IDEA calls on parties to sincerely fund campaign funds <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=70756e8895&e=35950809b7> MEXICO: Money to make democracy, or democracy to make money? <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=84765b2fad&e=35950809b7> *Engage with us* [image: Facebook] <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=319a61aa4b&e=35950809b7> [image: Twitter] <http://idea.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=923cb5e0d8&e=35950809b7> [image: YouTube] <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=c2ea3a8f4c&e=35950809b7> [image: LinkedIn] <http://idea.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d030dc981e01b4e6eb409cf0f&id=ffd13e53ad&e=35950809b7> -- Steven Clift - Executive Director, E-Democracy.org cl...@e-democracy.org - +1 612 234 7072 <(612)%20234-7072> @democracy - http://linkedin.com/in/netclift http://1radionews.com - My radio app ―― View topic http://groups.dowire.org/r/topic/3zoup0sjyoE7ds2u64BP4q Leave group mailto:newswire@groups.dowire.org?subject=Unsubscribe
