"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
UN Women applauds the ECOSOC adoption today by consensus of the resolution on the revitalization of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), a process that will strengthen the leading UN body in advancing gender equality and the rights and empowerment of all women a
A new book, Women in Africa, authored by foremost historian Professor Toyin Falola and Dr. Jumoke Yacob-Haliso, has spotlighted the resilience and agency of African women across history and politics.
BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 17. Azerbaijani Parliament Speaker Sahiba Gafarova, who is visiting the city of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia for the 46th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) of the Association of SoutheastAsian
“We want women to say, ‘This is my place’”, declares Yusra Al-Kharisha. “We want women to move into Parliament, into education and political leadership. We want them to say, “My place extends beyond the home.”
Thousands of young Nepalis have taken to the streets to protest their government over a ban on social media platforms. The protests have garnered national attention as Prime Minister Sharma Oli resigned, and the Nepali parliament was set on fire.
At least 19 people have been killed and dozens injured during violent protests against the government’s social media ban and alleged corrupti
During the 11th IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, a special session will be held on Intergenerational alliances for gender equality.
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is organizing a one-day Intergenerat
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is organising a three-day Young Wome
