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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

India: the link between education and participation of women in Indian politics

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January 31, 2022

India: the link between education and participation of women in Indian politics

The gender disparity in politics is indicative of the of need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation.

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The gender disparity in politics is indicative of the of need to promote education amongst women, thus, enabling greater political participation.

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January 31, 2022
Youth, women critical demographics for 2023 Nigerian election

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commissioner, Prof Mahmood Yakubu has called on the youth and women in the country to use the voting strength to positively impact the 2023 electoral process.

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Kuviraa, building political engagement & leadership in young girls

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January 28, 2022

Kuviraa, building political engagement & leadership in young girls

Kuviraa, which means courageous women in multiple Indian languages, aims to work with young girls, especially from marginalised and minority communities, between the ages of 12 - 20 to change attitudes towards politics in India through the following three goals: to in

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Kuviraa, which means courageous women in multiple Indian languages, aims to work with young girls, especially from marginalised and minority communities, between the ages of 12 - 20 to change attitudes towards politics in India through the following three goals: to in

January 28, 2022
Why are we more likely to send a woman to the European Parliament than the Dáil?

Parties will have ensure 40% of their candidates in the next general election are women if they want to avoid a funding cut.

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Nigeria: appointive positons serve as entry point for women in politics – Abiodun Essiet

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January 27, 2022

Nigeria: appointive positons serve as entry point for women in politics – Abiodun Essiet

By Rosemary Bassey

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By Rosemary Bassey

This one’s for the boys: how gendered political socialization limits girls’ political ambition and interest

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January 27, 2022

This one’s for the boys: how gendered political socialization limits girls’ political ambition and interest

By Angela L. Bos, Jill S. Greenlee, Mirya R. Holman, Zoe M. Oxley and J. Celeste Lay

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This one’s for the boys: how gendered political socialization limits girls’ political ambition and interest /Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash

By Angela L. Bos, Jill S. Greenlee, Mirya R. Holman, Zoe M. Oxley and J. Celeste Lay

Factsheet on Palestinian local elections – phase I 'women in election campaigns'

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January 26, 2022

Factsheet on Palestinian local elections – phase I 'women in election campaigns'

According to Palestinian Central Elections Commission data, the first phase of the 2021 local council elections showed the extent of women

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According to Palestinian Central Elections Commission data, the first phase of the 2021 local council elections showed the extent of women

January 25, 2022
Finland's PM says young female government has been target of hate speech

Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland says she and her fellow young female ministers have been targeted with extensive hate speech for their gender and appearance while in office.

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