The Political Participation of Youth

The event featured insightful discussions on gender equality and the importance of diverse representation in parliaments. 

Hosted by the European Commission in Brussels, the Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event took place on October 9-10, 2024, showcasing the transformative impact of the EU youth agenda. The event celebrated achievements, established new partnerships, and connected youth champion networks. With nearly half of the world’s population under 30—90% residing in less developed partner countries—this demographic trend was poised to significantly shape global economic relations and politics.

A groundbreaking handbook titled Beyond Numbers: Stories of Gender Equality in and through Parliaments was released on 10 October 2024, focusing on the vital role of gender representation in legislative bodies worldwide.

Adamawa State deputy governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has highlighted the growing need for female leadership to bring about significant change in Nigeria’s political landscape.

On a sunny September morning, Joyce Trindade works her way around the stalls of a secondhand clothing market here, distributing hugs and political pamphlets in equal measure. A candidate in this weekend’s Rio de Janeiro city council elections, she’s in the bustling commercial neighborhood to show that a woman’s place is in politics, she tells the vendors, all of whom are women.