Call for papers - Women's role in politics and public life
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
Guest Editors
March 14, 2025
‘Without us, there is no future’: Youth take over UN Women’s Commission
“Support us and include us in intergovernmental processes,” said Ema Meçaj, a medical student and member of Albania’s youth steering committee, who was among young men and women panellists from around the world at an interactive dialogue at the 69th session of world’s l
March 13, 2025
Women charged to take centre stage in Nigerian politics
As Nigeria continues its quest for socio-economic development, women have been encouraged to vie for political positions at all levels of government, from local councils to the National Assembly.
CSW69 SIDE-EVENT: Transforming social norms: Advancing women's leadership
Join WYDE Women’s Leadership partners, EU representatives, policymakers, activists and women leaders for an engaging discussion on tackling discriminatory social norms fo
Debunking social gender norms though the Young Women’s Empowerment Academies
#DemocracyForAll calls for leaving no one behind in political participation and representation.
Webinar Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age
The webinar focused on the challenges and opportunities for women politicians in the digital space.
March 4, 2025
Gender equality in politics remains elusive in Japan
Gender equality in politics is still elusive in Japan, which marks the 80th anniversary of women's suffrage this year.
Young Women's Empowerment Academy in Southern Africa (11th -13th February 2025 Lilongwe Malawi)
The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative convened a Southern African Young Women´s Empowerment Academy in Malawi between 11 to 13 February 2025.