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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

Young women are less likely to run for office today than 12 months ago - Women’s Agenda
April 21, 2022
Young women are less likely to run for office today than 12 months ago

Young women and gender diverse people are less likely to run for office or join a political party today, than they were 12 months ago.

Guyana Parliament reaches out to youth - IPU
April 13, 2022
Guyana Parliament reaches out to youth

In a good example of parliamentary outreach to young people, the second edition of the Guyana National Youth Debating Competition takes place on Friday, 8 April.

April 13, 2022
International IDEA launches the "Young Women’s Democracy Academy" in Sudan

The Young Women’s Democracy Academy (YWDA) is a three-month capacity-building programme dedicated to empowering young women between the ages of 18 and 24 with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their political participation.

March 31, 2022
Ghana: Encourage women to partake in active politics – Hannah Bissiw

The National Women Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Louisa Hannah Bissiw, has called on the women leadership of political parties to mentor young ladies in and out of tertiary education to partake in active politics.

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2022 International Women’s Day celebrations: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow, a young people’s perspective

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2022 International Women’s Day celebrations: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow, a young people’s perspective

The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March, 2022 (IWD 2022) is, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, recognizing the contribution of women and girl

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Young women of color continue to lead civic and political engagement

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February 25, 2022

Young women of color continue to lead civic and political engagement

Our 2020 data showed that young Asian women, young Black women, and young Latinas were more likely to talk politics, participate in elections, and fight racism.

Our 2020 data showed that young Asian women, young Black women, and young Latinas were more likely to talk politics, participate in elections, and fight racism.

Kenya: How female political aspirants are wooing voters

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February 21, 2022

Kenya: How female political aspirants are wooing voters

Female aspirants seeking elective seats in the 2022 General Election have adopted varying strategies to woo voters.

Female aspirants seeking elective seats in the 2022 General Election have adopted varying strategies to woo voters.