From barrier to enabler: how politics can help girls live up to their potential
Malala Yousefzai is the youngest Nobel laureate
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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Emerging Trends in Women’s Participation in Politics in Africa
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October 23, 2014
Emerging Trends in Women’s Participation in Politics in Africa
Women have traditionally been marginalised from the structures of state that determine political and legislative
priorities. In recent years, Africa has witnessed rapid escalation in female political representation. This paper
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Women have traditionally been marginalised from the structures of state that determine political and legislative
priorities. In recent years, Africa has witnessed rapid escalation in female political representation. This paper
Women's political participation in Tunisia after the Revolution
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October 17, 2014
Women's political participation in Tunisia after the Revolution
Women from all walks of life, age groups and regions of Tunisia took to the streets in
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Women from all walks of life, age groups and regions of Tunisia took to the streets in
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27-Year-Old Muslim Woman Becomes Sweden’s New Education Minister
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A 27-year-old Bosnian Muslim immigrant has been named the new Swedish minister of education, setting a role model for young, active Muslims.
The minister, Aida Hadzialic, was named earlier in October in Stefan Löfven new cabinet as the new Upper Secondary School and Adult Education Initiative in Sweden, IBNlive reported on Wednesday, October 8.
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A 27-year-old Bosnian Muslim immigrant has been named the new Swedish minister of education, setting a role model for young, active Muslims.
The minister, Aida Hadzialic, was named earlier in October in Stefan Löfven new cabinet as the new Upper Secondary School and Adult Education Initiative in Sweden, IBNlive reported on Wednesday, October 8.
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Youth representation in parliament remains a challenge to democracy despite encouraging trends
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Geneva, 10 October 2014
Youth representation in parliament remains a challenge to democracy despite encouraging trends
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Geneva, 10 October 2014
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Geneva, 10 October 2014
Summary of the E-discussion “Can young people break the socio-cultural and institutional barriers for women in politics?”
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October 9, 2014
Summary of the E-discussion “Can young people break the socio-cultural and institutional barriers for women in politics?”
In preparation for the First IPU Global conference of Young Parliamentarians, iKNOW Politics hosted an online discussion on the political participation of youth and their capacity to empower women. The discussion received feedback from several different countries including Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, England, USA, China, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Suriname and Uganda. The discussion is still open and we would love to have young parliamentarians join in and share their ideas!
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In preparation for the First IPU Global conference of Young Parliamentarians, iKNOW Politics hosted an online discussion on the political participation of youth and their capacity to empower women. The discussion received feedback from several different countries including Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, England, USA, China, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Suriname and Uganda. The discussion is still open and we would love to have young parliamentarians join in and share their ideas!
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Young parliamentarians: Taking democracy to task
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October 3, 2014
Young parliamentarians: Taking democracy to task
Short compilation about the participation of youth in parliament.
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Short compilation about the participation of youth in parliament.
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The first IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians
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The first IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians
The first IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians will bring together young members of parliaments, youth leaders from other walks of life and experts from ac
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Youth participation in the democratic process: Resolution adopted by consensus by the 122nd IPU Assembly
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October 3, 2014
Youth participation in the democratic process: Resolution adopted by consensus by the 122nd IPU Assembly
The 122nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union,
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The 122nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union,