Supporting infrastructure for women entering politics​

School of Campaigners

This Gender-Forward Political Campaigning Project is led by the Access Polity in Asia, aimed at supporting infrastructure for candidates entering politics with a gender-forward agenda, particularly focused on LatAmerica and Asia. School of Campaigners is our first initiative to build that infrastructure for women contesting elections in these areas.

The goal of the School of Campaigners is:

a.  Equipping at least 20 campaigners with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively campaign for candidates those who want to run on gender-equality agenda.

b.  Fostering a robust network of campaigners & developing a toolkit for such campaigns.

AN INITIATIVE OF  

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WHY THIS? WHY NOW?

 

  • The number of women dropping from elected positions and campaign races has also increased dramatically, while there is a growing interest in women’s leadership in absolute numbers there is little change.
  • The threat of violence, both online and offline has become the main barrier for women going into politics and the main expelling factor for women political leaders
  • Campaigners are facing unprecedented challenges as they navigate campaigns marked by misinformation and impacts of generative AI
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WHY THIS IS FOR YOU?

COHORT APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR:

Profiles:

  • Professional Campaigners embarking on their careers in this field
  • Cadre/party based campaigners

  • Social/Movement campaigners aspiring to join political campaigns

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OUR OFFERINGS

Online course

In-person event

Electioneering

Module 1: A to Z of On Ground Election Campaigns

Module 2:Narrative Setting for Elections- Pre-election & Post–election campaigning

Gendered Perspective

Module 3: Identity politics & Evolution of the Gender-based theories

Module 4:Emerging Narratives & Approaches to use in Politics

Technology in Politics

Module 5: Recent trends in digital campaign strategies.

Module 6:Responsible Use of AI in Poltiics- Opportunities & Challenges

Gathering of campaigners and specialists
 Panels and workshops

Networking events

Political Jobs Linkage

TIMELINE & PROCEDURE OF THE PROGRAM

  1. Nomination through Partners – Each partner send their nominees for the School/ You can ask for a nomination from our partners if you have worked with them.
  2. Open Call to all those interested Equal weightage to all candidates shall be given!

Application (6th Sept- 30th Sept)

  1. Applications Open
  2. Vetting & Evaluation
  3. Call for Interviews on rolling basis

Kick-Off (October 1st week)

  1. Announcement of Candidates
  2. Onboarding

Convening (Jan 2025)

  1. Self paced modules
  2. Live Sessions

Application ( 25th September 2024 )

  1. Travel to the Venue
  2. 2 days event

in-person event

school of campaigners ASIA

Goals of the Convening:

  1. To build a community of practice and conduct in-person trainings.
  2. To bring together potential hirers and aspiring campaigners.

Attendees:

  • Experts and Job providers
  • Cohort members
  • National & International Thought Leaders

Format: 2 day bootcamp
1st Day: In-person training on the thematics (gender, tech & politics) & leadership
2nd Day: Panel discussions with experts, leaders and star-speakers.

Dates: January 2025

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Knowledge Partners

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