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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

Fair planet
January 9, 2024
Indonesia's 2024 presidential race lacks female candidates

Following President Megawati Soekarnoputri's term, Indonesia, the largest nation in Southeast Asia, has yet to witness a woman at

The Zimbabwean
January 8, 2024
Political space is shrinking, but even worse for women

This is despite guarantees of equality as provided for in the constitution of Zimbabwe, chapter 4 part 3 section (80) (1), which states: “Every woman has the full and equal dignity of the person with men and this includes equal opportunities in political, economic and s

The Irish Sun
December 29, 2023
Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is discouraging woman from entering politics

Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is having an impact in discouraging prospective female candidates.

IRELAND does not have enough women in political life.

The Sentinel
December 20, 2023
Pakistan parties bet big on women, youth ahead of general elections

ISLAMABAD: As political parties get ready for the upcoming general elections in February, they ought to think about feeling the pulse of a populace that is eager for change, according to Dawn.

Eco-Business
December 18, 2023
Fewer women in parliament spells trouble

Women’s political representation in Indonesia may fall for the first time since the 1999 election, even before the voting starts. 

Mint
December 14, 2023
India's women voters will surpass male voters from 2029 general election onwards

A major shift in India's electoral landscape is anticipated by the end of this decade. A report by the SBI has claimed that women voters in India will surpass male voters from 2029 onwards.

Euroactiv
December 11, 2023
Serb election campaign not female­-friendly as women still ‘follow orders from men’

As Serbia gears up for the upcoming elections, the visibility of female candidates is not as strong as in the previous 2020 campaign, as representation in the Serbian Assembly has only slightly increased over the past decade, according to the Academy in Women’s

The Guardian Nigeria
December 8, 2023
Nigeria: 96% female contestants lost in 2023 polls

BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, a Civil Society Organisation dedicated to the promotion and protection of women and girls, has said that about 96 per cent of women, who ran for various positions in the 2023 General Elections, were defeated by their male opponents.

How Southeast Asia pioneered female leadership, and lessons for development cooperation

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December 8, 2023

How Southeast Asia pioneered female leadership, and lessons for development cooperation

Today, I’d like to reflect on why Southeast Asia stands out in the global history of gender, for pioneering female political and spiritual leadership; how job-creating economic growth, urbanisation and universities are the major contemporary drivers of gender equality;

Today, I’d like to reflect on why Southeast Asia stands out in the global history of gender, for pioneering female political and spiritual leadership; how job-creating economic growth, urbanisation and universities are the major contemporary drivers of gender equality;