iKNOW Politics recently hosted an e-discussion on Working with Men to Promote Women in Politics [2], which is also the theme of this year’s session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The discussion took place from March 16 to 31.

The e-discussion provided an opportunity for men and women in politics to share experiences, strategies and examples in building partnerships and addressing the imbalance caused when women are not involved in political processes. This e-discussion also featured input from men in politics on how they are supporting women in public life.

Event Dates:
March 16-31, 2009

Web Address:
http://www.iknowpolitics.org/en/ediscussion_en [2]

About iKnow Politics:
iKNOW Politics is an online portal providing information, shared knowledge and networking opportunities for women in politics. In just its second year, iKNOW Politics has become the premier online support retreat for women in politics or women who strive to be politically active:

• Since its launch the site has received over 43 million hits, at a current rate of almost 89,000 per day;

• iKNOW Politics has a registered membership of more than 4,150 individuals – 70 percent of whom come from developing and transitional countries;

• iKNOW Politics’ online library contains over 1,200 free resources, access to 23 international news sources and a space for online dialogue – all available in English, French and Spanish, with an Arabic language site expected this summer;

• Sixty-one experts from 28 countries are available to answer questions through the site; and

• Last year alone, online discussions attracted over 1,600 participants, on such topics as women’s caucuses, fundraising strategies for women in politics and gender quotas.