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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

Source: UN Women
April 24, 2024
Activists, politicians and academics urge cooperation to promote women’s political representation in Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia — UN Women Indonesia joined the Indonesian Women's Coalition, the Association for Elections and Democracy, and the Center for Political Studies at the University of Indonesia in organizing the Dialogue Forum of Women Politicians and C

Indonesia’s youth and political inequality: how neo-traditionalism hinders women in politics

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April 24, 2024

Indonesia’s youth and political inequality: how neo-traditionalism hinders women in politics

Several Indonesian thinktanks have unofficially assessed that female representation in Indonesia’s national parliament (DPR) for the term 2024-2029 would stand at about

Several Indonesian thinktanks have unofficially assessed that female representation in Indonesia’s national parliament (DPR) for the term 2024-2029 would stand at about

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Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it

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April 22, 2024

Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it

Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics. 

Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics. 

UNDP
April 17, 2024
Empowering women in politics: building leadership for gender equality in Uzbekistan

The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Republican Commission for Increasing the Role of Women in Society, Gender Equality, and Family Issues, the United Nations Development Programme and with the financial support of the U

Failure to launch: Young women and political leadership in Australia

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April 15, 2024

Failure to launch: Young women and political leadership in Australia

Last week, former prime minister Tony Abbott called for more women to be represented in the Aust

Last week, former prime minister Tony Abbott called for more women to be represented in the Aust

Increasing women's role in Indian politics: Challenges persist

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April 13, 2024

Increasing women's role in Indian politics: Challenges persist

A historic law, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, mandates the reservation of one-third of the total seats in the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for women.

A historic law, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, mandates the reservation of one-third of the total seats in the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for women.

Stop hollow promises; give women their due share in contesting elections

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April 9, 2024

Stop hollow promises; give women their due share in contesting elections

Can women voters decide the upcoming 2024 General elections? Their growing number of voters and favourable legislation, such as the one-third reservation for women in Parliament and legislatures, make them an important segment.

Can women voters decide the upcoming 2024 General elections? Their growing number of voters and favourable legislation, such as the one-third reservation for women in Parliament and legislatures, make them an important segment.