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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

October 10, 2023
Polish elections: undecided women voters to tip the scales

In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Poland, which are scheduled for 15 October, the women’s vote will play a particularly important role.

This is what countries are doing to get more women into positions of power

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October 4, 2023

This is what countries are doing to get more women into positions of power

There are slightly more males than females born into the world, according to UN data on sex ratios at birth, which shows 1.058 males born for every female in 2021.

There are slightly more males than females born into the world, according to UN data on sex ratios at birth, which shows 1.058 males born for every female in 2021.

Nigeria @63: Northern women call for more gender inclusion in politics

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October 4, 2023

Nigeria @63: Northern women call for more gender inclusion in politics

In the spirit of celebration of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary, northern women in Adamawa State have called for more inclusion in the political space.

In the spirit of celebration of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary, northern women in Adamawa State have called for more inclusion in the political space.

Women still shy away from politics due to threats, intimidation

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September 29, 2023

Women still shy away from politics due to threats, intimidation

Insecurity has been identified as one of the contributing factors that makes women shy away from seeking leadership and other political positions.

Insecurity has been identified as one of the contributing factors that makes women shy away from seeking leadership and other political positions.

September 29, 2023
USA: women will determine the 2024 election

The world's most gender-equal countries

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September 28, 2023

The world's most gender-equal countries

How is the world doing on gender equality? According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the picture is mixed. The needle is moving in the right direction, according to its latest Global Gender Gap report, but incrementally.

How is the world doing on gender equality? According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the picture is mixed. The needle is moving in the right direction, according to its latest Global Gender Gap report, but incrementally.

September 28, 2023
Women and political leadership ahead of the 2024 election
September 20, 2023
Egypt hosts dialogue to boost women’s political participation

Egypt is hosting a regional dialogue to boost women's political participation in the Arab world, bringing delegations from 11 Arab countries.