{"id":449,"date":"2021-07-25T00:18:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-24T23:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/?p=449"},"modified":"2021-08-25T16:55:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T15:55:25","slug":"strategies-for-the-increased-participation-of-women-in-politics-and-other-leadership-and-decision-making-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/strategies-for-the-increased-participation-of-women-in-politics-and-other-leadership-and-decision-making-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategies for the increased participation of women in politics and other leadership and decision \u2013 making space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_141910-700x315.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_141910-700x315.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_141910-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_141910-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_141910-1536x691.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_141910-2048x922.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Enugu Female politicians<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"848\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 480 \/ 848;\" width=\"480\" controls src=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/VID-20210720-WA0007.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption>The Executive Director of WEPBI, Oguadima Joy Ijeoma at the dialogue with female politicians in Enugu state<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_130545-700x315.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_130545-700x315.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_130545-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_130545-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_130545-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_130545-2048x923.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Group Discussion on Strategies and Approach for the Increased Participation of Women in Politics <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_130754-700x315.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_130754-700x315.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_130754-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_130754-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_130754-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_130754-2048x923.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Group discussion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_121823-700x315.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_121823-700x315.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_121823-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_121823-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_121823-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20210720_121823-2048x923.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Female Politicians with Dr. Ify Chukwuma (The Facilatator)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dialogue with female politicians in other to map out key strategies for the increased participation of women in politics, other leadership and decision \u2013 making space in Enugu State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a bid to change the situation in the political system, the female politicians highlighted the factor that triggers the limitation of women participation in politics from traditional gender\u00a0roles, gender-based stereotypes and discriminatory attitudes and norms to exclusion from decision-making structures within the lack of\u00a0opportunities\u00a0for career development. Also, education \u2013 without information and knowledge can make participation in politics be difficult. Social isolation \u2013 there is a limited network to support and encourage political participation. Personal factors \u2013 women may have limited confidence or motivation to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strategies and approach was addressed by the female politicians through following a clear thought and conscious process.  Rt. Hon. Princess stated that Girls and women have a right to engage in civil society, vote in elections, be elected to government office, serve on boards, and make their voices heard in any process that will ultimately affect them, their families, and their communities and this can be obtained through ;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Creating awareness  which can be achieved via social media, radio and television jingles etc.<\/li><li>Women community service to the people<\/li><li>Educating the girl child &amp; women about politics due for position via sensitization and capacity building<\/li><li>Community women Empowerment-grass root mobilization<\/li><li>Dialogue with stake holders and Traditional Rulers<\/li><li>Town hall meeting with women leaders of the community.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Women needs to be recognized as part of the political system. Investing in girls\u2019 and women\u2019s right to political participation is a necessary step to achieving global democratic governance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dialogue with female politicians in other to map out key strategies for the increased participation of women in politics, other leadership and decision \u2013 making space in Enugu State. 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