‘Politics has a problem with young women. I’ve seen it first hand’
When I stood for election last year, I knew I’d be pushing boundaries.
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
Datablog | Georgians overwhelming see gender equality as important to country’s future success
A recent UN Women and CRRC Georgia study has found that the vast majority of Georgians find it important to work towards a more equal society.
Most young people support democracy, but many are skeptical it works for them
While almost two-thirds of young people in the U.S. support democracy, almost a third view it skeptically and are more inclined to accept authoritarianism, according to a new report on attitudes of youth in America after the 2024 elections.
April 15, 2025
Damning study of online abuse of female MPs shows urgent legal reform is needed
April 15, 2025
Support for youth quota in JS almost nil
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party strongly disagreed with the Constitutional Reform Commission on its proposal for a quota of 10 per cent parliamentary seats for young candidates.
April 11, 2025
Women seek political reform
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement and the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre have called for reforms to increase women’s participation in politics.
They outlined systemic barriers that limit women’s involvement in the political process.
Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats
Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.
April 10, 2025
After leading charge to oust Yoon, young women and LGBTQ+ Koreans flock to unions and politics to make lasting change
Ever since Korea was rocked by former president Yoon Suk-yeol’s botched martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 25-year-old Yu Seul-gi’s life has gone in an unexpected direction.