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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

November 8, 2023
Nigeria: CSOs, gender activists canvass more women representation in political leadership

A group of civil society organisations and gender activists has called for more women representation in Nigeria’s political leadership space.

November 7, 2023
Libyan activists, UN official discuss equitable political participation by cultural components

Deputy SRSG in Libya Raisedon Zenenga received yesterday a delegation from the Constitutional Equality Movement which included activists, women representatives, and representatives of the Amazigh

November 3, 2023
Election Commission of Pakistan launches awareness drive to boost women’s electoral participation

The Election Commission of Pakistan has launched a media awareness drive among people with the overarching goal of motivating their active involvement in the electoral process, uplifting 49% of w

November 2, 2023
Young female voters were the key to defeating populists in Poland: A blueprint to reverse democracy's decline

For the first time in Poland's history, more women than men voted. Almost 75% of eligible women voted—a 12% increase over 2019. In comparison, 73% of eligible male voters cast a ballot.

Why are Taiwanese politics and society still male dominated? Interview with scholar Jhang JhuCin

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October 31, 2023

Why are Taiwanese politics and society still male dominated? Interview with scholar Jhang JhuCin

As Taiwan is gearing up for its presidential and legislative elections in January 2024, Global Voices talked to Jhang JhuCin (

As Taiwan is gearing up for its presidential and legislative elections in January 2024, Global Voices talked to Jhang JhuCin (

Low participation of women in politics worrying — Gender Specialist

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October 25, 2023

Low participation of women in politics worrying — Gender Specialist

A Social Development and Gender Specialist/ Consultant, Dr Miriam Rahinatu Iddrisu, has described as worrying statistics indicating a decline in women’s participation in politics in the countr

A Social Development and Gender Specialist/ Consultant, Dr Miriam Rahinatu Iddrisu, has described as worrying statistics indicating a decline in women’s participation in politics in the countr

October 20, 2023
Lawmakers are getting younger but not everywhere