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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

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THEMATIC WEBINAR Presenting Findings of Fact Sheet on Gender and Social Norms Impact on Self-Care and Wellness for Women’s Political Participation and Representation

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THEMATIC WEBINAR Presenting Findings of Fact Sheet on Gender and Social Norms Impact on Self-Care and Wellness for Women’s Political Participation and Representation

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is pleased to invite you to save the date for an upcoming webinar under the Women and Yo

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Self-care for health and well-being

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September 11, 2026

Self-care for health and well-being

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-care as the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote and maintain their own health, prevent disease and cope with illness, with or without the support of a health or care worker.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-care as the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote and maintain their own health, prevent disease and cope with illness, with or without the support of a health or care worker.

https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/from-broad-based-to-united-opposition-how-young-women-are-shaping-the-2027-general-election-5580966
September 8, 2026
From broad-based to united opposition: How young women are shaping the 2027 General Election

On June 25, 2024, Kenya's streets became a battleground. Young people poured out of their homes, their universities and their uncertainties, and walked straight into tear gas, rubber bullets and, for some, death.

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Time to act: Everyone has a role in making women’s leadership the norm

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August 7, 2026

Time to act: Everyone has a role in making women’s leadership the norm

Advancing women’s political participation needs to go beyond legal and policy reforms.

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Advancing women’s political participation needs to go beyond legal and policy reforms.

https://www.unwomen.org/en/articles/explainer/how-to-make-a-city-safer-for-women-and-girls
August 3, 2026
How to make a city safer for women and girls

A safe city is not only measured by the quality of its lighting, transport, clean streets, or accessible public services. For women and girls across the globe, safety is often measured in smaller, daily decisions:

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https://theconversation.com/young-nigerian-women-want-to-go-into-politics-party-rules-and-older-men-keep-them-out-286833
August 3, 2026
Young Nigerian women want to go into politics – party rules and older men keep them out

Nigerians will return to the polls in 2027.

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SOUTH ASIA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA INTER REGIONAL DIALOGUE ON ADVANCING THE TRANSFORMATION OF GENDER SOCIAL NORMS TO ENHANCE WOMEN AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION IN LEADERSHIP AND DECISION-MAKING

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SOUTH ASIA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA INTER REGIONAL DIALOGUE ON ADVANCING THE TRANSFORMATION OF GENDER SOCIAL NORMS TO ENHANCE WOMEN AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION IN LEADERSHIP AND DECISION-MAKING

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