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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

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International Democracy Day Brussels - 2024 Edition

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International Democracy Day Brussels - 2024 Edition

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On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.

On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.

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Securing Tomorrow: The Democratic Gaps in the Pact for the Future

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Securing Tomorrow: The Democratic Gaps in the Pact for the Future

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The Pact for the Future, set to be endorsed at the United Nations Summit of the Future on 22-23 September in New York, is a pivotal framework designed to address global challenges with a long-term vision extending beyond 2030. It includes two annexes: the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration for Future Generations, focusing on digital governance and the rights of future generations.

The Pact for the Future, set to be endorsed at the United Nations Summit of the Future on 22-23 September in New York, is a pivotal framework designed to address global challenges with a long-term vision extending beyond 2030. It includes two annexes: the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration for Future Generations, focusing on digital governance and the rights of future generations.

Unfulfilled promise: Why we must act on gender equality in Kenyan politics

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September 23, 2024

Unfulfilled promise: Why we must act on gender equality in Kenyan politics

What you need to know:

•The two-thirds gender rule, enshrined in Articles 27(8) and 81(b), remains unfulfilled.

What you need to know:

•The two-thirds gender rule, enshrined in Articles 27(8) and 81(b), remains unfulfilled.

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Tasmania joins national program designed to reduce barriers for women entering politics

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Tasmania joins national program designed to reduce barriers for women entering politics

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A group of Tasmanian women is taking part in a program designed to open the doors to working to politics.

The program started in Melbourne in 2016. This is the first year Tasmania and Western Australia have offered the program, which now runs in every state and territory.

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In short:

A group of Tasmanian women is taking part in a program designed to open the doors to working to politics.

The program started in Melbourne in 2016. This is the first year Tasmania and Western Australia have offered the program, which now runs in every state and territory.

What's next?

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WACOL to political parties: Convince stakeholders to support women in politics

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WACOL to political parties: Convince stakeholders to support women in politics

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Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has charged political party executives to rally support for women participating in politics.

 

This was as the Non-Government Organisation (NGO) said it has empowerment about 18 political parties to sensitise stakeholders and community members on the need for women participation in politics.

Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has charged political party executives to rally support for women participating in politics.

 

This was as the Non-Government Organisation (NGO) said it has empowerment about 18 political parties to sensitise stakeholders and community members on the need for women participation in politics.

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Stakeholders Lead Campaigns for More Involvement of Women in Nigerian Politics

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Stakeholders Lead Campaigns for More Involvement of Women in Nigerian Politics

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Concerned stakeholders across the globe have commenced advocacies for improved participation and involvement of women in politics in Nigeria.

The stakeholders including UN women, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies and some female politicians in Ebonyi State argued that Nigeria tends to grow better when a sizeable number of females are included in governance.

Concerned stakeholders across the globe have commenced advocacies for improved participation and involvement of women in politics in Nigeria.

The stakeholders including UN women, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies and some female politicians in Ebonyi State argued that Nigeria tends to grow better when a sizeable number of females are included in governance.

Youth Political Participation – Literature and Policy Review 1980–2023

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September 16, 2024

Youth Political Participation – Literature and Policy Review 1980–2023

This scoping study presents an in-depth exploration of youth political participation, focusing on the design and implementation of youth-related policies.

This scoping study presents an in-depth exploration of youth political participation, focusing on the design and implementation of youth-related policies.

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Women's political participation in Jordan

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Women's political participation in Jordan

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In Jordan, the path to political participation for women is still paved with challenges. While progress has been made toward inclusiveness, many barriers persist, making it difficult for women to fully engage in politics and elections.

EU election observation missions always observe women's participation in the electoral process as candidates, politicians, members of the election administration and voters. Here is the section about women's participation in our Preliminary Statement:

In Jordan, the path to political participation for women is still paved with challenges. While progress has been made toward inclusiveness, many barriers persist, making it difficult for women to fully engage in politics and elections.

EU election observation missions always observe women's participation in the electoral process as candidates, politicians, members of the election administration and voters. Here is the section about women's participation in our Preliminary Statement: