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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

The Plight of Women in Nigerian Politics

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March 2, 2025

The Plight of Women in Nigerian Politics

In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, the struggle for gender equality remains a daunting challenge, particularly in the sphere of elective politics.

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In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, the struggle for gender equality remains a daunting challenge, particularly in the sphere of elective politics.

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WYDE Sub-Saharan Seminar for Media/Journalists on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making

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WYDE Sub-Saharan Seminar for Media/Journalists on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making

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Mangwe councillor in Malawi for regional Young Women’s Empowerment Academy

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Mangwe councillor in Malawi for regional Young Women’s Empowerment Academy

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MANGWE Rural District Council proportional representation Councillor Simphiwe Vuyelwa Mguni is among the Zimbabwean representatives attending the Southern Africa Academy for Young Women’s Empowerment in Malawi.

The event, which brings together 30 participants from South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Namibia, aims to enhance young women’s leadership and political engagement. Cllr Mguni is representing Zimbabwe alongside Ms Anna Sande and Mrs Tendai Chatikobo.

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MANGWE Rural District Council proportional representation Councillor Simphiwe Vuyelwa Mguni is among the Zimbabwean representatives attending the Southern Africa Academy for Young Women’s Empowerment in Malawi.

The event, which brings together 30 participants from South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Namibia, aims to enhance young women’s leadership and political engagement. Cllr Mguni is representing Zimbabwe alongside Ms Anna Sande and Mrs Tendai Chatikobo.

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Two female candidates almost made it to the presidency. Young women discuss why it didn't work out.

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Two female candidates almost made it to the presidency. Young women discuss why it didn't work out.

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Young women in America have seen two female presidential candidates lose to President Donald Trump during some of the most formative years of their lives.

Four young voters on the GBH News video series “Politics IRL,” debated whether the glass ceiling is breakable, and if the country is making progress toward one day seeing a woman in the oval office in wake of Trump’s latest victory.

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Young women in America have seen two female presidential candidates lose to President Donald Trump during some of the most formative years of their lives.

Four young voters on the GBH News video series “Politics IRL,” debated whether the glass ceiling is breakable, and if the country is making progress toward one day seeing a woman in the oval office in wake of Trump’s latest victory.

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Papua New Guinea: Yombon urges women to participate in PNG Politics

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Papua New Guinea: Yombon urges women to participate in PNG Politics

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Bradley Yombon, the Papua New Guinea Pacific regional Representative for the Commonwealth Students Association, has called on women in the country to actively participate in politics.

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Bradley Yombon, the Papua New Guinea Pacific regional Representative for the Commonwealth Students Association, has called on women in the country to actively participate in politics.

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Grassroots To Governance: Redefining Women’s Role In Indian Democracy

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January 27, 2025

Grassroots To Governance: Redefining Women’s Role In Indian Democracy

India, being the world’s largest democracy, envisions democratic participation as the cornerstone of India’s political system. Democratic decentralization or the grassroot level democracy is deeply embedded in ancient Indian philosophy and traditions.

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India, being the world’s largest democracy, envisions democratic participation as the cornerstone of India’s political system. Democratic decentralization or the grassroot level democracy is deeply embedded in ancient Indian philosophy and traditions.

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