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
International Women's Day Webinar 2026 From Tokenism to Transformation: Achieving Gender Parity in Politics for the Next Generation
As we commemorate International Women's Day 2026, the global political landscape continues to grapple with significant gender disparities in political
February 20, 2026
Why Kenyan women pay more to enter politics
Every election year, Kenya has the same conversation. Where are the women? Why are so few of them on the ballot? And the answers tend to point back at women themselves, their confidence, their readiness and their willingness to step forward.
February 20, 2026
Crisis of representation: The 2026 election and the political reality for women
It is a striking paradox. For more than three decades, Bangladesh has been led by women—an exceptional continuity across the globe. Yet the outcome of the 13th national election tells a different story.
February 20, 2026
Bangladesh elections: Women face 'gatekeeping' in politics, says expert
Concerns Over Women's Political Representation
February 20, 2026
Against odds, 17 women take on Dhaka polls
On the morning of February 9, a large crowd gathered near the Mirpur-1 Eidgah field.
The air was filled with commotion and the festive rhythm of a band party. Rickshaws and cars came to a halt, and pedestrians stopped to watch.
February 20, 2026
Lula shifts campaign approach in bid to draw female vote
With an eye on attracting sectors considered decisive for the elections, President Lula has concluded that he needs to further calibrate his rhetoric and actions aimed at women in order to reverse disapproval of his administrat
February 19, 2026
Ensuring justice and equality for all women and girls
At its January 2026 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted a resolution outlining the EU’s priorities for the 70th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW70).
February 19, 2026
Northern Haiti: towards justice access for sexual gender violence survivors
Never before had litigants, coming from the remote communal sections of Quartier Morin, Limbé, and Fort-Bourgeois, had access to justice so close and free of charge.