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A Positive Narrative contributes to creating a Positive Spaces for Women in Politics

By highlighting the achievements of women political leaders, we can build role models and promote more women in politics. Creating a positive narrative on women political leaders is the essence of our work.

Allyship of Men as an Enabler

Where political spaces are dominated by men, they can play a critical role by acting as allies of women and promote women colleagues in political spaces.

Political Leadership is the most powerful tool to change peoples lives and bring gender equality

Political leaders elected to governments become responsible for influencing and making policies for millions of people. People also find inspiration from political leaders, so having responsible politicians representing diverse groups is an effective tool to bring a change to existing inequalities.

Women for Politics aims to have a free, fair and equal political representation and participation of women in South Asia

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Since our founding in January 2020, we grew from a team of 2 to over 50 volunteers who contributed/ have been contributing to the initiative. We’re very proud of the diversity of our volunteers, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our journey.

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Women local representative sharing her experiences about tackling Covid crisis in her village

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Women local representative sharing her experiences about tackling Covid crisis in her village

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Women local representative sharing her experiences about tackling Covid crisis in her village

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Women local representative sharing her experiences about tackling Covid crisis in her village

WOMEN FOR POLITICS

Thank you for Empowering Voices for Gender Equality

We Believe

A Positive Narrative contributes to creating a Positive Spaces for Women in Politics

Allyship of Men as an Enabler

Political Leadership is the most powerful tool to change peoples lives and bring gender equality

OUR

TEAM

Since our founding in January 2020, we grew from a team of 2 to over 50 volunteers who contributed/ have been contributing to the initiative. We’re very proud of the diversity of our volunteers, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our journey.

In the News/ Media