Youth in Politics
It’s officially Youth in Politics month!
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
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Millennial beats veteran Democrat
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A millennial candidate has shaken up the US Democratic Party by defeating the incumbent congressman for his seat.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 28, defeated political veteran Joe Crowley, 56, on Tuesday night in their party's congressional primary in New York City.
Mr Crowley, a 10-term Democrat, had been tipped as a future party leader or even Speaker of the House.
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A millennial candidate has shaken up the US Democratic Party by defeating the incumbent congressman for his seat.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 28, defeated political veteran Joe Crowley, 56, on Tuesday night in their party's congressional primary in New York City.
Mr Crowley, a 10-term Democrat, had been tipped as a future party leader or even Speaker of the House.
International IDEA Report: The Global State of Democracy 2017
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May 10, 2018
International IDEA Report: The Global State of Democracy 2017
Today’s political landscape poses complex global challenges to democracies.
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Today’s political landscape poses complex global challenges to democracies.
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It's Time: Addressing Sexual Violence in Political Institutions
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It's Time: Addressing Sexual Violence in Political Institutions
Join Young Women's Leadership Network as they release the research an
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Side Event at CSW 62 on gender and youth quotas: Complementary or in competition?
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Side Event at CSW 62 on gender and youth quotas: Complementary or in competition?
Both women’s and youth representation are key to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 16 and the promotion of democracy through inclusive institutio
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Youth in Kyrgyzstan unite their voices ahead of crucial presidential vote
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In 2017, Kyrgyzstan faced a critical turning point in the country's history. For the first time, an elected president would willingly hand power to an elected successor. Recognizing the importance of this vote, a group of 15 young activists from across the country worked together to carry out a youth-led Get Out The Vote (GOTV) campaign.
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In 2017, Kyrgyzstan faced a critical turning point in the country's history. For the first time, an elected president would willingly hand power to an elected successor. Recognizing the importance of this vote, a group of 15 young activists from across the country worked together to carry out a youth-led Get Out The Vote (GOTV) campaign.
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Take five: “Demand to have a seat at the table, don’t wait for an invitation”
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As hundreds of youth activists from around the world convene at the United Nations for the annual Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, from 30-31 January 2018, UN Women spoke to Jayathma Wickramanayake, the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth. Ms. Wickramanayake is the first female Youth Envoy, and have worked on youth issues since the age of 21.
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As hundreds of youth activists from around the world convene at the United Nations for the annual Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, from 30-31 January 2018, UN Women spoke to Jayathma Wickramanayake, the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth. Ms. Wickramanayake is the first female Youth Envoy, and have worked on youth issues since the age of 21.
Running Start's Young Women’s Political Leadership Program
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January 30, 2018
Running Start's Young Women’s Political Leadership Program
Running Start’s flagship program introduces high school girls to the power of political leadership.
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Running Start’s flagship program introduces high school girls to the power of political leadership.
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Women in politics: Invitation to shadow Welsh Assembly member
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Young women are being given the chance to shadow an assembly member for the day in an effort to boost female participation in politics.
The February event includes a Senedd tour, a question and answer session and a debate about the role of women.
Helen Bradley from equalities charity Chwarae Teg said it wanted to show young women they could "play an important role in shaping the future".
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Young women are being given the chance to shadow an assembly member for the day in an effort to boost female participation in politics.
The February event includes a Senedd tour, a question and answer session and a debate about the role of women.
Helen Bradley from equalities charity Chwarae Teg said it wanted to show young women they could "play an important role in shaping the future".