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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

A ‘new generation’ of women set to shake up politics in Thailand

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June 21, 2023

A ‘new generation’ of women set to shake up politics in Thailand

Last month’s historic election in Thailand saw the progressive Move Forward Party claim the most seats in parliament and looks set to usher in a new generation of young po

Last month’s historic election in Thailand saw the progressive Move Forward Party claim the most seats in parliament and looks set to usher in a new generation of young po

May 26, 2023
Women’s meaningful participation in political and public life in Afghanistan focus of special OSCE Asian partners meeting

The Special OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group met today to discuss key aspects for ensuring women’s participation in political and public life. The meeting was convened by the Polish Chair of the Group.

Women take on Japan's political gender gap for 'true democracy'

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May 20, 2023

Women take on Japan's political gender gap for 'true democracy'

Women are a rare sight in Japanese politics, but 20-year-old Rinka Saito is determined to run for office one day because "you can't have true democracy without diversity."

Women are a rare sight in Japanese politics, but 20-year-old Rinka Saito is determined to run for office one day because "you can't have true democracy without diversity."

The Youth Participation Handbook

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April 12, 2023

The Youth Participation Handbook

With half of the world’s population under 30, the continued survival of democracy globally is overwhelmingly dependent on youth support.

With half of the world’s population under 30, the continued survival of democracy globally is overwhelmingly dependent on youth support.

Summit for Democracy Cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite

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March 31, 2023

Summit for Democracy Cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite

During the Summit for Democracy Year of Action, the S4D cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Democracy identified recommendations for strengthening democracy by promoting gender equali

During the Summit for Democracy Year of Action, the S4D cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Democracy identified recommendations for strengthening democracy by promoting gender equali

IPU Parliament of Zimbabwe
March 28, 2023
Zimbabwe launches Youth Caucus and new handbook

The Parliament of Zimbabwe has recently launched two initiatives to engage more youth and women in parliament.

IPU Cynthia López Castro and  Dan Carden
March 28, 2023
IPU elects new Presidents of young MPs and women MPs

At the 146th IPU Assembly in Manama, Bahrain, IPU Members voted in new Presidents of the Bureau of Women Parliamentarians and the Board of the Forum of Young Parliamentarians. Both Presidents were elected for two-year terms.

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The Prelaunch event of International IDEA’s Inclusion Portal at CSW67

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March 27, 2023

The Prelaunch event of International IDEA’s Inclusion Portal at CSW67

International IDEA hosted a CSW67 side-event to prelaunch the Inclusion Portal on 13 March 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

International IDEA hosted a CSW67 side-event to prelaunch the Inclusion Portal on 13 March 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

March 8, 2023
Celebrating 10 women MPs who are active on IPU committees

As the IPU celebrates International Women’s Day, these are just some of the inspiring women MPs working actively in the IPU’s committees to promote gender equality, youth participation, peace and sustainable development.