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The Political Participation of Youth

"I call on the members of the largest youth generation in history to face the challenges and consider what you can do to solve it. To control your destiny and translate your dreams into a better future for all." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Youth participation in national parliaments 2025 infographic

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October 21, 2025

Youth participation in national parliaments 2025 infographic

Summary of facts and figures on the participation of young people in politics based on 2025 figures.

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Summary of facts and figures on the participation of young people in politics based on 2025 figures.

Why do so many gen Z women across the US identify as ‘leftist’?

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October 20, 2025

Why do so many gen Z women across the US identify as ‘leftist’?

When Emily Gardiner first started paying attention to politics, she was 15, just beginning high school in 2016.

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When Emily Gardiner first started paying attention to politics, she was 15, just beginning high school in 2016.

Polls and trolls: is violent online abuse turning women off local politics?

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October 20, 2025

Polls and trolls: is violent online abuse turning women off local politics?

In her final speech as Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau spoke candidly about the relentle

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In her final speech as Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau spoke candidly about the relentle

Iranian Feminist Resistance: Paving the Way to National and Global Change

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October 15, 2025

Iranian Feminist Resistance: Paving the Way to National and Global Change

Women of Iran, similar to those across many parts of the region, benefit from a long history of feminist activism.

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Women of Iran, similar to those across many parts of the region, benefit from a long history of feminist activism.

https://www.undp.org/liberia/press-releases/over-40-advocates-trained-boost-womens-political-participation-liberia
October 14, 2025
Over 40 Advocates Trained to Boost Women’s Political Participation in Liberia

More than 40 representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), women’s rights groups, gender advocates, and key national institutions have completed a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening coordination and advocacy for increased women’s poli

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https://www.newswire.lk/2025/10/13/sri-lanka-pledges-stronger-action-on-womens-rights-at-beijing-summit/
October 14, 2025
Sri Lanka pledges stronger action on women’s rights at Beijing Summit

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka reaffirms its commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls, and to translating principles into practical action for equality and dignity.

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https://dailytrust.com/namibia-stands-out-as-nigeria-ranks-low-in-womens-representation-in-africa/
October 13, 2025
Namibia stands out as Nigeria ranks low in women’s representation in Africa

Nigeria ranks among the lowest in Africa for women’s political representation, while countries like Rwanda, Namibia, and South Africa lead with robust gender-inclusive policies and high female participation in governance.

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https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/gender-balance-politics
October 13, 2025
Gender balance in politics
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