Knowledge hub roundup: December 2023

The Pathways to Politics Knowledge Hub is an online public platform where all women and gender diverse people can find practical tools, information and inspiration to help them run for public office.

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Recommendations for your pathway to politics: Charlotte Mortlock

UNSW Pathways to Politics alum and Hilma’s Network Founder Charlotte Mortlock gives her recommendations for content to set you on your pathway to politics.

Local leaders: Cr Angelica Panopoulos, former Mayor of Merri-bek City Council

Cr Angelica Panopoulos, former Mayor of Merri-bek City Council & Pathways to Politics alum, shares her story and motivation for running for local council.

Gendered Online Harassment in Politics

This report from Gender Equity Victoria examines the experiences and impact of intersectional gendered cyberhate on women and gender diverse people working in politics in Victoria.

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Representation from below: How women’s grassroots party activism promotes equal political participation

This 2023 study highlights the pivotal role of female politicians in mobilising women’s political participation.

Golden year analysis: Record wins for women in politics worldwide (2021 and 2022)

This report from Represent Women finds that between 2021-2022, 43 countries had a “golden year” for women’s political representation.

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Mere mortals: The state of politicians’ mental wellbeing and why it matters

Apolitical Foundation interviewed and surveyed more than 150 politicians, academics, political leadership entrepreneurs and parties to find out the state of politicians’ mental wellbeing and how it can be supported.

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Democracy support for new and different politicians

This article from the European Democracy Hub outlines the Political Leadership Entrepreneurship space as well as a framework and key aims for supporting political leadership.

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Workplace Gender Equality Agency – resources

Tools, guides and case studies from the Australian Workplace Gender Equality Agency to help you take action to improve workplace gender equality in the workplace.

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