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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

Youth Participation in Electoral Processes – Handbook for Electoral Management Bodies

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June 30, 2017

Youth Participation in Electoral Processes – Handbook for Electoral Management Bodies

Specifically designed for electoral management bodies (EMBs), this publication acknowledges the crucial role EMBs play in ensuring that all segments of the society, including youth, are empowered to fully participate in the electoral

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Specifically designed for electoral management bodies (EMBs), this publication acknowledges the crucial role EMBs play in ensuring that all segments of the society, including youth, are empowered to fully participate in the electoral

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Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake of Sri Lanka - Envoy on Youth

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Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake of Sri Lanka - Envoy on Youth

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Jayathma Wickramanayake of Sri Lanka as his next Envoy on Youth.

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Jayathma Wickramanayake of Sri Lanka as his next Envoy on Youth.

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"We are not too young to run": Youth in Nigeria march to support bill

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"We are not too young to run": Youth in Nigeria march to support bill

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Despite comprising almost half of the Nigerian population, youth have been historically marginalized from entering politics at a state and federal level.

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Despite comprising almost half of the Nigerian population, youth have been historically marginalized from entering politics at a state and federal level.

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Building skills for youth political participation in Guinea, by NDI

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Building skills for youth political participation in Guinea, by NDI

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Approximately 60 percent of Guinea’s population is under the age of 24, but young people in the West African nation continue to be underrepresented in politics. Their interests and priorities are largely ignored in policies and electoral strategies.

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Approximately 60 percent of Guinea’s population is under the age of 24, but young people in the West African nation continue to be underrepresented in politics. Their interests and priorities are largely ignored in policies and electoral strategies.

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International IDEA introduces the Youth Democracy Academy

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June 14, 2017

International IDEA introduces the Youth Democracy Academy

International IDEA’s Youth Democracy Academy is designed to ensure that young women and men, too often marginalized from politica

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International IDEA’s Youth Democracy Academy is designed to ensure that young women and men, too often marginalized from politica

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Youth role in future representation and participation, discussed at International IDEA round table

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Youth role in future representation and participation, discussed at International IDEA round table

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Do new generations of citizens no longer support democratic values and practices?

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Yves Leterme, Secretary-General of International IDEA, speaks during the seminar.

Do new generations of citizens no longer support democratic values and practices?

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France: Half of Macron's legislative election candidates are women

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France: Half of Macron's legislative election candidates are women

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The party of French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled the names of more than 400 candidates for the June legislative elections -- and half of them are women.

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The party of French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled the names of more than 400 candidates for the June legislative elections -- and half of them are women.

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