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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

Accelerating efforts to tackle online and technology-facilitated violence against women and girls

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October 7, 2022

Accelerating efforts to tackle online and technology-facilitated violence against women and girls

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) in digital contexts is not a new phenomenon, however it has rapidly escalated in the shadows of the 

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Violence against women and girls (VAWG) in digital contexts is not a new phenomenon, however it has rapidly escalated in the shadows of the 

Women MPs at the 144th IPU Assembly in Madrid 2021 (Picture IPU)
September 30, 2022
Generation Equality: IPU milestones one year on

The IPU has made bold commitments and taken steps towards ensuring women and girls’ voices are heard in decision-making, and that young women are politically empowered.

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In Peru, technology brings young people into politics

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September 26, 2022

In Peru, technology brings young people into politics

In Peru, about 68 percent of young people have expressed an interest in politics, and about a third have volunteered, donated and advocated on behalf of initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In Peru, about 68 percent of young people have expressed an interest in politics, and about a third have volunteered, donated and advocated on behalf of initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finland’s PM is a young woman in power. Her partying is the total opposite of disgrace

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September 22, 2022

Finland’s PM is a young woman in power. Her partying is the total opposite of disgrace

Sanna Marin is a symbol of feminist achievement that closet cultural-Putinists are fighting to contain

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Sanna Marin is a symbol of feminist achievement that closet cultural-Putinists are fighting to contain

September 20, 2022
Youth4Climate: Powering action flagship global event will convene 150 young leaders to bring forth concrete climate actions

Committed, inspiring and bold climate leaders from all over the world will meet during the UN High-Level General Assembly week to discuss youth-led engagement and solutions in climate actions.

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September 15, 2022
ZGC targeting to capacitate Zimbabwe women in politics

The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) is capacitating women across the country to contest in the forthcoming general elections under the programme Women Rise in Politics, with support from United Nations Women. 

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How to mitigate these five threats to democracy (IPU)
September 15, 2022
How to mitigate these five threats to democracy

Democratization is under pressure across the globe. Here are five major threats to democracy, and how to mitigate them.

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September 13, 2022
Paraguay: Political training school for women leaders earns award by the global network on electoral justice

The women’s training programme, led by the national Electoral Management Body in cooperation with International IDEA, earned an Honorable Mention in the Gender Equality category in the first edit

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Malgré leur rôle de premier plan dans l’action militante, les femmes et les filles se heurtent à des obstacles (ONU Droits de l’homme)
September 9, 2022
Despite being at forefront of activism, women and girls still face barriers

“Authorities should support the voices of young activists more; instead of silencing or minimizing them, they should be used as platforms to empower, generate a change,” said Meskerem Geset Techane, a member of the

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