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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

Nigerian children don’t imagine women as political leaders: what shapes their view

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June 5, 2025

Nigerian children don’t imagine women as political leaders: what shapes their view

A new ranking by UN Women and the Inter-Parliamentary Union puts Nigeria 179th out of 185 countries for

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A new ranking by UN Women and the Inter-Parliamentary Union puts Nigeria 179th out of 185 countries for

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the conversation
May 16, 2025
This election, young people held the most political power. Here’s how they voted

This election, a lot of focus was directed at young voters.

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What the voter gender divide means for Canada’s political future

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May 16, 2025

What the voter gender divide means for Canada’s political future

Canada’s recent federal election suggests a growing gender divide in political preferences.

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Canada’s recent federal election suggests a growing gender divide in political preferences.

peace news
May 13, 2025
How Can Libyans Counter Disinformation to Strengthen Peace?

In April, Libyan youth, media authorities, and election and government officials met in Benghazi to tackle a rising threat to peace: false news around the country’s elections.

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The lack of Liberal women isn’t just a political liability – it’s a structural failure. Of course we should consider quotas

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May 8, 2025

The lack of Liberal women isn’t just a political liability – it’s a structural failure. Of course we should consider quotas

The result of the federal election was shocking but it wasn’t surprising.

It was a resounding message from voters – and we would be foolish not to listen.

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The result of the federal election was shocking but it wasn’t surprising.

It was a resounding message from voters – and we would be foolish not to listen.

timesofindia
May 8, 2025
Income and gender disparities in India still significant, says UNDP

NEW DELHI: India moved up three places to be ranked 130th among 193 countries in the Human Development Index rankings for 2023 due to progress made in improving life expectancy through health sector initiatives, and sustained improvements in key dimensions of human deve

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UNDP
May 5, 2025
We Were Afraid to Break the Barriers Holding Women Back: How Three Women Defied Tradition to Build a Thriving Business
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