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"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

Women in politics: ‘Doing it for democracy’

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July 29, 2024

Women in politics: ‘Doing it for democracy’

WOMEN make up half the population here, so it only makes sense that the rate of women’s participation in politics is improved to better represent Malaysia’s demographic.

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WOMEN make up half the population here, so it only makes sense that the rate of women’s participation in politics is improved to better represent Malaysia’s demographic.

When will being a woman not be worth a mention in politics?

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July 29, 2024

When will being a woman not be worth a mention in politics?

As a young woman in politics, I often wonder when it will no longer matter that I’m a woman in politics and when I’ll be commended for my work alone, no matter my sex.

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As a young woman in politics, I often wonder when it will no longer matter that I’m a woman in politics and when I’ll be commended for my work alone, no matter my sex.

UN Women
July 19, 2024
Beijing+30 Youth Blog: Legal, social, economic, and political changes are crucial for a more just world

“Gender equality is more than a goal in itself.

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UN Women
July 19, 2024
High-Level Political Forum places women and girls at the heart of the 2030 Agenda

Women and girls around the world are facing significant threats, from wars and conflicts to devastating climate change, widening inequalities, and pushback on their human rights and freedoms. 

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Luzha: Only 3% of Kosovo women participate directly in politics

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July 18, 2024

Luzha: Only 3% of Kosovo women participate directly in politics

Only three percent of women are directly engaged in politics, while 11 percent have no interest in involvement at all. This is what the research findings of the "Friedrich Eber" foundation say, which were presented by professor Besa Luzha.

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Only three percent of women are directly engaged in politics, while 11 percent have no interest in involvement at all. This is what the research findings of the "Friedrich Eber" foundation say, which were presented by professor Besa Luzha.

World Politics Review
July 16, 2024
Despite Advances in Women’s Rights, Gender Equality Lags Around the World

Despite progress in codifying women’s rights into law, advances in gender equality around the world have been halting, at best.

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The Star Kenya
July 15, 2024
We should discourage politics of tokenism
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Urban Woman
July 12, 2024
Nigerian Government set to train, and encourage women in politics

In a landmark move, the Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards empowering women in politics.

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Stockton University
July 11, 2024
Leadership Program Empowers Stockton Students

Galloway, N.J. – Did you know that New Jersey has never sent a woman to the U.S. Senate? Or that New Jersey ranks 23rd among the 50 states in the proportion of women serving in its legislature?

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