Women are becoming more prominent in national and Yerevan city politics, but they still lack the skills, experience, and courage to be politically active in the regions. Social stigma, family obligations, and traditional views preventing women from entering politics is more present in the regions than in Yerevan. The program will empower current and prospective women politicians from the regions to be more active, engaged, and ready to take on leadership roles. They will learn best practices from their US counterparts, establish ties, and become stronger voices in their communities. Potential candidates are current and future city council members from the regions.