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On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.
The theme of the tenth edition of IDD Brussels was "A Year of Elections." The event explored the electoral landscape in Europe and beyond, assessing the current state of democracy worldwide. At this critical juncture, the conference provided a platform to discuss and shape the EU’s democracy agenda for the coming years. It brought together policymakers, politicians, activists, and independent journalists from around the globe to address the state of democracy, its challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Special emphasis was placed on the roles of youth and women in these discussions, as part of the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) program.
Among the panelists, notable mentions include Dubravka Šuica, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography; Christian Leffler, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service; Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Governor of Central Macedonia; Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA and Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader.
On day 2, September 20, a panel of 5 women addressed the discussion on Gender Equality and Authoritarianism. As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk. Women rights defenders and gender equality political advocates are developing strategies as they become the targets of authoritarian governments and far-right movements. Amidst the numerous elections happening in the world this year, the resilience of young women activists is coming to the fore. The panel included Japleen Pasricha (India), Sonia Gassemi (Algeria), Salma Al-Nims (Jordan), Viviane Ogou (Spain) and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu (International IDEA).
On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.
The theme of the tenth edition of IDD Brussels was "A Year of Elections." The event explored the electoral landscape in Europe and beyond, assessing the current state of democracy worldwide. At this critical juncture, the conference provided a platform to discuss and shape the EU’s democracy agenda for the coming years. It brought together policymakers, politicians, activists, and independent journalists from around the globe to address the state of democracy, its challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Special emphasis was placed on the roles of youth and women in these discussions, as part of the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) program.
Among the panelists, notable mentions include Dubravka Šuica, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography; Christian Leffler, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service; Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Governor of Central Macedonia; Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA and Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader.
On day 2, September 20, a panel of 5 women addressed the discussion on Gender Equality and Authoritarianism. As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk. Women rights defenders and gender equality political advocates are developing strategies as they become the targets of authoritarian governments and far-right movements. Amidst the numerous elections happening in the world this year, the resilience of young women activists is coming to the fore. The panel included Japleen Pasricha (India), Sonia Gassemi (Algeria), Salma Al-Nims (Jordan), Viviane Ogou (Spain) and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu (International IDEA).
On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.
The theme of the tenth edition of IDD Brussels was "A Year of Elections." The event explored the electoral landscape in Europe and beyond, assessing the current state of democracy worldwide. At this critical juncture, the conference provided a platform to discuss and shape the EU’s democracy agenda for the coming years. It brought together policymakers, politicians, activists, and independent journalists from around the globe to address the state of democracy, its challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Special emphasis was placed on the roles of youth and women in these discussions, as part of the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) program.
Among the panelists, notable mentions include Dubravka Šuica, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography; Christian Leffler, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service; Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Governor of Central Macedonia; Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA and Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader.
On day 2, September 20, a panel of 5 women addressed the discussion on Gender Equality and Authoritarianism. As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk. Women rights defenders and gender equality political advocates are developing strategies as they become the targets of authoritarian governments and far-right movements. Amidst the numerous elections happening in the world this year, the resilience of young women activists is coming to the fore. The panel included Japleen Pasricha (India), Sonia Gassemi (Algeria), Salma Al-Nims (Jordan), Viviane Ogou (Spain) and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu (International IDEA).
On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.
The theme of the tenth edition of IDD Brussels was "A Year of Elections." The event explored the electoral landscape in Europe and beyond, assessing the current state of democracy worldwide. At this critical juncture, the conference provided a platform to discuss and shape the EU’s democracy agenda for the coming years. It brought together policymakers, politicians, activists, and independent journalists from around the globe to address the state of democracy, its challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Special emphasis was placed on the roles of youth and women in these discussions, as part of the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) program.
Among the panelists, notable mentions include Dubravka Šuica, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography; Christian Leffler, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service; Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Governor of Central Macedonia; Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA and Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader.
On day 2, September 20, a panel of 5 women addressed the discussion on Gender Equality and Authoritarianism. As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk. Women rights defenders and gender equality political advocates are developing strategies as they become the targets of authoritarian governments and far-right movements. Amidst the numerous elections happening in the world this year, the resilience of young women activists is coming to the fore. The panel included Japleen Pasricha (India), Sonia Gassemi (Algeria), Salma Al-Nims (Jordan), Viviane Ogou (Spain) and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu (International IDEA).
On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.
The theme of the tenth edition of IDD Brussels was "A Year of Elections." The event explored the electoral landscape in Europe and beyond, assessing the current state of democracy worldwide. At this critical juncture, the conference provided a platform to discuss and shape the EU’s democracy agenda for the coming years. It brought together policymakers, politicians, activists, and independent journalists from around the globe to address the state of democracy, its challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Special emphasis was placed on the roles of youth and women in these discussions, as part of the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) program.
Among the panelists, notable mentions include Dubravka Šuica, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography; Christian Leffler, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service; Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Governor of Central Macedonia; Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA and Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader.
On day 2, September 20, a panel of 5 women addressed the discussion on Gender Equality and Authoritarianism. As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk. Women rights defenders and gender equality political advocates are developing strategies as they become the targets of authoritarian governments and far-right movements. Amidst the numerous elections happening in the world this year, the resilience of young women activists is coming to the fore. The panel included Japleen Pasricha (India), Sonia Gassemi (Algeria), Salma Al-Nims (Jordan), Viviane Ogou (Spain) and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu (International IDEA).
On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.
The theme of the tenth edition of IDD Brussels was "A Year of Elections." The event explored the electoral landscape in Europe and beyond, assessing the current state of democracy worldwide. At this critical juncture, the conference provided a platform to discuss and shape the EU’s democracy agenda for the coming years. It brought together policymakers, politicians, activists, and independent journalists from around the globe to address the state of democracy, its challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Special emphasis was placed on the roles of youth and women in these discussions, as part of the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) program.
Among the panelists, notable mentions include Dubravka Šuica, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography; Christian Leffler, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service; Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Governor of Central Macedonia; Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA and Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader.
On day 2, September 20, a panel of 5 women addressed the discussion on Gender Equality and Authoritarianism. As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk. Women rights defenders and gender equality political advocates are developing strategies as they become the targets of authoritarian governments and far-right movements. Amidst the numerous elections happening in the world this year, the resilience of young women activists is coming to the fore. The panel included Japleen Pasricha (India), Sonia Gassemi (Algeria), Salma Al-Nims (Jordan), Viviane Ogou (Spain) and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu (International IDEA).
On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.
The theme of the tenth edition of IDD Brussels was "A Year of Elections." The event explored the electoral landscape in Europe and beyond, assessing the current state of democracy worldwide. At this critical juncture, the conference provided a platform to discuss and shape the EU’s democracy agenda for the coming years. It brought together policymakers, politicians, activists, and independent journalists from around the globe to address the state of democracy, its challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Special emphasis was placed on the roles of youth and women in these discussions, as part of the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) program.
Among the panelists, notable mentions include Dubravka Šuica, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography; Christian Leffler, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service; Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Governor of Central Macedonia; Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA and Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader.
On day 2, September 20, a panel of 5 women addressed the discussion on Gender Equality and Authoritarianism. As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk. Women rights defenders and gender equality political advocates are developing strategies as they become the targets of authoritarian governments and far-right movements. Amidst the numerous elections happening in the world this year, the resilience of young women activists is coming to the fore. The panel included Japleen Pasricha (India), Sonia Gassemi (Algeria), Salma Al-Nims (Jordan), Viviane Ogou (Spain) and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu (International IDEA).
On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.
The theme of the tenth edition of IDD Brussels was "A Year of Elections." The event explored the electoral landscape in Europe and beyond, assessing the current state of democracy worldwide. At this critical juncture, the conference provided a platform to discuss and shape the EU’s democracy agenda for the coming years. It brought together policymakers, politicians, activists, and independent journalists from around the globe to address the state of democracy, its challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Special emphasis was placed on the roles of youth and women in these discussions, as part of the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) program.
Among the panelists, notable mentions include Dubravka Šuica, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography; Christian Leffler, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service; Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Governor of Central Macedonia; Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA and Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader.
On day 2, September 20, a panel of 5 women addressed the discussion on Gender Equality and Authoritarianism. As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk. Women rights defenders and gender equality political advocates are developing strategies as they become the targets of authoritarian governments and far-right movements. Amidst the numerous elections happening in the world this year, the resilience of young women activists is coming to the fore. The panel included Japleen Pasricha (India), Sonia Gassemi (Algeria), Salma Al-Nims (Jordan), Viviane Ogou (Spain) and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu (International IDEA).
On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.
The theme of the tenth edition of IDD Brussels was "A Year of Elections." The event explored the electoral landscape in Europe and beyond, assessing the current state of democracy worldwide. At this critical juncture, the conference provided a platform to discuss and shape the EU’s democracy agenda for the coming years. It brought together policymakers, politicians, activists, and independent journalists from around the globe to address the state of democracy, its challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Special emphasis was placed on the roles of youth and women in these discussions, as part of the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) program.
Among the panelists, notable mentions include Dubravka Šuica, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography; Christian Leffler, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service; Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Governor of Central Macedonia; Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA and Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader.
On day 2, September 20, a panel of 5 women addressed the discussion on Gender Equality and Authoritarianism. As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk. Women rights defenders and gender equality political advocates are developing strategies as they become the targets of authoritarian governments and far-right movements. Amidst the numerous elections happening in the world this year, the resilience of young women activists is coming to the fore. The panel included Japleen Pasricha (India), Sonia Gassemi (Algeria), Salma Al-Nims (Jordan), Viviane Ogou (Spain) and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu (International IDEA).
On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.
The theme of the tenth edition of IDD Brussels was "A Year of Elections." The event explored the electoral landscape in Europe and beyond, assessing the current state of democracy worldwide. At this critical juncture, the conference provided a platform to discuss and shape the EU’s democracy agenda for the coming years. It brought together policymakers, politicians, activists, and independent journalists from around the globe to address the state of democracy, its challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Special emphasis was placed on the roles of youth and women in these discussions, as part of the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) program.
Among the panelists, notable mentions include Dubravka Šuica, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography; Christian Leffler, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service; Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Governor of Central Macedonia; Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA and Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader.
On day 2, September 20, a panel of 5 women addressed the discussion on Gender Equality and Authoritarianism. As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk. Women rights defenders and gender equality political advocates are developing strategies as they become the targets of authoritarian governments and far-right movements. Amidst the numerous elections happening in the world this year, the resilience of young women activists is coming to the fore. The panel included Japleen Pasricha (India), Sonia Gassemi (Algeria), Salma Al-Nims (Jordan), Viviane Ogou (Spain) and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu (International IDEA).
On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.
The theme of the tenth edition of IDD Brussels was "A Year of Elections." The event explored the electoral landscape in Europe and beyond, assessing the current state of democracy worldwide. At this critical juncture, the conference provided a platform to discuss and shape the EU’s democracy agenda for the coming years. It brought together policymakers, politicians, activists, and independent journalists from around the globe to address the state of democracy, its challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Special emphasis was placed on the roles of youth and women in these discussions, as part of the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) program.
Among the panelists, notable mentions include Dubravka Šuica, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography; Christian Leffler, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service; Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Governor of Central Macedonia; Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA and Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader.
On day 2, September 20, a panel of 5 women addressed the discussion on Gender Equality and Authoritarianism. As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk. Women rights defenders and gender equality political advocates are developing strategies as they become the targets of authoritarian governments and far-right movements. Amidst the numerous elections happening in the world this year, the resilience of young women activists is coming to the fore. The panel included Japleen Pasricha (India), Sonia Gassemi (Algeria), Salma Al-Nims (Jordan), Viviane Ogou (Spain) and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu (International IDEA).
On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.
The theme of the tenth edition of IDD Brussels was "A Year of Elections." The event explored the electoral landscape in Europe and beyond, assessing the current state of democracy worldwide. At this critical juncture, the conference provided a platform to discuss and shape the EU’s democracy agenda for the coming years. It brought together policymakers, politicians, activists, and independent journalists from around the globe to address the state of democracy, its challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Special emphasis was placed on the roles of youth and women in these discussions, as part of the Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) program.
Among the panelists, notable mentions include Dubravka Šuica, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography; Christian Leffler, former Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service; Apostolos Tzitzikostas, First Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Governor of Central Macedonia; Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA and Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader.
On day 2, September 20, a panel of 5 women addressed the discussion on Gender Equality and Authoritarianism. As gender disparities widen in countries with authoritarian regimes or restrictive political environments, women's political participation is particularly at risk. Women rights defenders and gender equality political advocates are developing strategies as they become the targets of authoritarian governments and far-right movements. Amidst the numerous elections happening in the world this year, the resilience of young women activists is coming to the fore. The panel included Japleen Pasricha (India), Sonia Gassemi (Algeria), Salma Al-Nims (Jordan), Viviane Ogou (Spain) and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu (International IDEA).
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A group of Tasmanian women is taking part in a program designed to open the doors to working to politics.
The program started in Melbourne in 2016. This is the first year Tasmania and Western Australia have offered the program, which now runs in every state and territory.
What's next?
Current Tasmanian participants will graduate next month, and the program's coordinators are hoping to increase participation next year.
Traycee Di Virgilio never imagined she'd be interested in politics.
The 63-year-old has had a rewarding career in the community-based learning and advocacy sector.
But, when she came across a program aimed at breaking down the barriers to women being involved in politics she couldn't resist.
"If I was looking back, it would be the connection with the community and young people that I have [that motivated me]," Ms Di Virgilio said.
This is the first time the Pathways to Politics for Women program has been offered in Tasmania.
It is delivered through the University of Tasmania and participants take part in workshops, mentoring and practical training.
They learn what a career in politics could look like, and how to get there.
Read here the full article published by ABC News on 22 September 2024.
Image credits: ABC News
This scoping study presents an in-depth exploration of youth political participation, focusing on the design and implementation of youth-related policies. The policy tracker study is based on a comprehensive literature and policy review, tracking key developments from 1980 to 2023. It covers three main areas:
•Youth involvement in political affairs,
•Participation in elections,
•And engagement in civil society, with an emphasis on democratic environments.
It is divided into two key parts, examining academic literature and significant policy shifts across four distinct epochs, providing valuable insights for policymakers and programme designers in the field of youth political engagement.
By systemically analysing research and policy documents that have shaped the policy discourse over the last four decades, the study brings a new perspective on the evolution of youth participation in politics across four key epochs. It offers a unique chronological order highlighting key trends and shifts in youth policymaking while situating them within broader democratic practices. By expanding the understanding of youth participation, the study provides insights for future avenues of research and development of more youth-inclusive policies.
Read here the full report published by the Youth Democracy Report on 16 September 2024.
Image credits: Youth Democracy Cohort
Evelyn M. Simien, director of the Africana Studies Institute and professor of political science, has studied Black women in politics for the past 20 years.
But throughout her career, as she transitioned from one position or job to the next, she found employers asking: “Tell me again: why is it important that we study Black women in American politics?”
“Fast forward to today — no one, I think, would dare ask that question,” Simien says.
Women from UConn and 15 other universities who study psychology, nursing, social work, engineering, nutritional sciences, human development and family sciences, and education gathered at UConn the week of Aug. 5 for workshops, conversation, and collaboration.
Although the Democratic Party’s nomination of Kamala Harris, a Black woman, for U.S. president, has elevated the significance of Simien’s research, Simien says there is still not enough focus in other research areas about women and girls of color, such as health disparities.
Read here the full article published by University of Connecticut on 27 August 2024.
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The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, or CEDAW, is an international legal instrument that requires countries to eliminate discrimination against women in all areas and promotes women’s equal rights. CEDAW is often described as the international bill of rights for women.
Engaging young people in politics is an important pillar to strengthening democracies. With an estimated 1.2 billion people aged from 15 to 24 worldwide, justice and democratic legitimacy demand more than a token youth presence in parliament. People between the ages of 20 and 44 represent 57 per cent of the world’s voting age population but only 26 per cent of the world’s MPs.
The new IPU report Youth participation in national parliaments 2016 was launched on March 16, 2016 during the IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Zambia. The report reveals that only 1.9 per cent of the world’s 45,000 parliamentarians are under 30. The level shows almost no improvement on figures from a previous IPU study conducted in 2014.
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Nearly a third of single or lower houses of parliament and nearly 80 per cent of upper houses surveyed do not have a single Member of Parliament (MP) below the age of 30. Only four countries - Sweden, Ecuador, Finland and Norway – have 10 per cent or more MPs under 30. The overall figures for young MPs rise to 14.2 per cent for those under 40, and 26 per cent for those under 45. In all age groups, the figures fall far short of the corresponding numbers for their share of the population. People aged 20-44 make up 57 per cent of the world’s voters, according to UN figures.
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