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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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17-year-olds voted at higher rate than parents in primary

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17-year-olds voted at higher rate than parents in primary

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Given the chance to vote for the first time in the March primary, 17 year olds turned out at a higher rate in Cook County than voters old enough to be their parents, according to a new study released today.

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Given the chance to vote for the first time in the March primary, 17 year olds turned out at a higher rate in Cook County than voters old enough to be their parents, according to a new study released today.

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Egypt women: Rights on paper, not yet on ground

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May 8, 2014

Egypt women: Rights on paper, not yet on ground

Women activists say they won a major step forward with Egypt's new constitution, which enshrined greater rights for women. But months after its passage, they're worrying whether those rights will be implemented or will turn out to be merely ink on paper.

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Women activists say they won a major step forward with Egypt's new constitution, which enshrined greater rights for women. But months after its passage, they're worrying whether those rights will be implemented or will turn out to be merely ink on paper.

A Study of Youth Political Participation in Poland and Romania

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April 30, 2014

A Study of Youth Political Participation in Poland and Romania

Although perceived changes in political participation patterns amongst young people in recent years have attracted much academic research in established democracies this remains an understudied area in
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Although perceived changes in political participation patterns amongst young people in recent years have attracted much academic research in established democracies this remains an understudied area in

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Youth Envoy discusses with young MPs from 15 countries and meets representatives of the youth sector in Stockholm

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Youth Envoy discusses with young MPs from 15 countries and meets representatives of the youth sector in Stockholm

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Against the backdrop that globally less than one percent of Members of Parliament are under the age of 30, the Envoy gathered young Members of Parliament from some 15 countries to discuss possible avenues for increased collaboration. During the interaction in Stockholm, it was agreed that the group continue to work together and explore ways in which to build a network of young MPs to support the UN development agenda.

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Against the backdrop that globally less than one percent of Members of Parliament are under the age of 30, the Envoy gathered young Members of Parliament from some 15 countries to discuss possible avenues for increased collaboration. During the interaction in Stockholm, it was agreed that the group continue to work together and explore ways in which to build a network of young MPs to support the UN development agenda.

Political Participation of Africa’s Youth: Turnout, Partisanship and Protest

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April 28, 2014

Political Participation of Africa’s Youth: Turnout, Partisanship and Protest

The youth have long represented an important constituency for electoral mobilization in Africa. Yet, despite their numerical importance and the historical relevance of generational identities within the region, very little is really known about the political participation of Africa’s youth.

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The youth have long represented an important constituency for electoral mobilization in Africa. Yet, despite their numerical importance and the historical relevance of generational identities within the region, very little is really known about the political participation of Africa’s youth.

Young people are less likely to vote than older citizens, but they are also more diverse in how they choose to participate in politics.

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April 28, 2014

Young people are less likely to vote than older citizens, but they are also more diverse in how they choose to participate in politics.

Participation in electoral politics has declined across Western Europe in recent decades as citizens have become increasingly disillusioned with conventional forms of politics.

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Participation in electoral politics has declined across Western Europe in recent decades as citizens have become increasingly disillusioned with conventional forms of politics.

Young People, Political Participation and Trust in Britain

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April 28, 2014

Young People, Political Participation and Trust in Britain

Young people in Britain are often characterised as disconnected from the formal political process and from democratic institutions.

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Young people in Britain are often characterised as disconnected from the formal political process and from democratic institutions.

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