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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: BNN Breaking News
February 26, 2024
Empowering women in politics: University of Tasmania launches transformative program

Discover how the University of Tasmania's Pathways to Politics for Women program is empowering aspiring female politicians in Tasmania.

Source: 263Chat
February 26, 2024
Zimbabwean youth demand more representation in electoral processes

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a coalition of non-governmental organizations that promotes democratic elections has called for more youth participation and representation in Zimbabwe’s electoral and governance processes, citing the low number of young la

Source: UNDP
February 26, 2024
Pacific Women in Power Forum commences in Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand – Numbers speak volumes, and in the Pacific, they tell a concerning story: less than 7 percent of parliamentarians are women.

Source: UNDP
February 26, 2024
Empowering women in Georgian politics

Ahead of the parliamentary elections in Georgia, UNDP and Sweden are supporting political parties to empower women politicians and explore effective strategies for attracting, engaging, and promoting women candidates.

THE BORGEN PROJECT
February 20, 2024
Recent initiatives empowering women in Mali

Mali, a landlocked country in West Africa, has one of the world’s fastest growing populations. The country houses more than nine million women, yet the state of women’s health remains a critical issue. Women in Mali face significant challenges.

The gender gap is growing — and it bodes badly for American politics and culture

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February 16, 2024

The gender gap is growing — and it bodes badly for American politics and culture

Source: The Conversation
February 12, 2024
Even with a 30% quota in place, Indonesian women face an uphill battle running for office

In the 2019 general election, Indonesians voted more women into the national parliament than ever before. 

Source: UNDP
February 9, 2024
Advancing gender equality in politics ahead of Georgian elections

Over 150 women local councillors from across Georgia gathered for their annual conference to discuss the increasing role of women in politics and decision-making, especially in the lead-up to elections.