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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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Empowerment Series for young parliamentarians: Briefing on youth empowerment and political participation

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Empowerment Series for young parliamentarians: Briefing on youth empowerment and political participation

Just over ten years ago, IPU Member Parliaments adopted a landmark resolution on youth participation in the democratic process, declaring that achieving meaningful demo

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Empowerment Series for young parliamentarians: Briefing on youth empowerment and political participation (IPU)

Enhancing inclusive political participation and representation in Africa

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August 5, 2022

Enhancing inclusive political participation and representation in Africa

Africa has made significant progress in enhancing inclusive political participation and representation, mostly for women, youth and people living with disabilities. This report unpacks the trends and challenges of inclusive participation in Africa.

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Africa has made significant progress in enhancing inclusive political participation and representation, mostly for women, youth and people living with disabilities. This report unpacks the trends and challenges of inclusive participation in Africa.

The Zimbabwean political figure fighting for her country’s future

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July 14, 2022

The Zimbabwean political figure fighting for her country’s future

Inside a cramped cell at Zimbabwe’s infamous Chikurubi prison in January last year, a group of women took turns to speak.

Among them was Fadzayi Mahere, one of the country’s most prominent young opposition leaders.

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Inside a cramped cell at Zimbabwe’s infamous Chikurubi prison in January last year, a group of women took turns to speak.

Among them was Fadzayi Mahere, one of the country’s most prominent young opposition leaders.

July 6, 2022
International Day of Parliamentarism 2022: More diversity, slightly fewer functioning parliaments

On the eve of the International Day of Parliamentarism and the IPU’s 133rd anniversary on 30 June, a snapshot of the state of parliaments and parliamentarians offers mixed results.

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“We copy it from them”: How campus politics sets scene for big man politics in Nigeria

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July 6, 2022

“We copy it from them”: How campus politics sets scene for big man politics in Nigeria

Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of female political representation in the world. This culture is established and reinforced early.

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Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of female political representation in the world. This culture is established and reinforced early.

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June 15, 2022
PNG elections: Female candidates "young and determined"

Election campaigning is underway in Papua New Guinea with strong participation from women who are "young and determined".

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