Advancing women’s leadership contributes to inclusive decision-making and governance. Recognizing that women face historical and cultural barriers to their involvement in political life, we support them through training and capacity building to participate and thrive in political settings. We advise and support women to drive legislative and policy changes that benefit women, girls and other underrepresented groups. Gender-sensitive civic education is central to promoting women’s political participation so our experts use innovative ways to engage with women, men and community gatekeepers to enlist their support.
Launch of Women’s Empowerment and Political Participation Project in Pakistan - Cowater is pleased to announce the launch of the Women’s Empowerment and Political Participation Project in Pakistan. This 4-year, CAD 3M initiative will be undertaken with the financial support of […]
Voice, Movements, and Politics: Mobilizing Women’s Power - There is strong consensus today, within the global development sector, that projects need to consider and respond directly to the unique needs of, and barriers faced by women. Donors, NGOs, […]
Lighting the path towards empowerment - On the tiny island of Sabangko in Indonesia, a women’s school had a big impact on the community It all started when the Institut KAPAL Perempuan (Alternative Education Circle for […]
