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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

February 28, 2020
Kazakhstan intends to introduce 30% quota for women and youth in political parties

«On December 20, 2019 during the second session of the National Council of Public Confidence the President made proposals aimed at reforming the current political system.

December 13, 2019
She’s 16 and wants to be President: Meet the teenagers planning their campaigns

Research shows that Generation Z is the first in which women are more likely than their male peers to be engaged in politics. Here’s what some of them told the The New York Times.

Interviews

Situational analysis of women’s political participation in Zimbabwe

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September 13, 2019

Situational analysis of women’s political participation in Zimbabwe

The state of women’s political participation in Zimbabwe is undesirable, an anti-thesis to the country’s development.

The state of women’s political participation in Zimbabwe is undesirable, an anti-thesis to the country’s development.

Interviews

August 16, 2019
Voices: Three questions for Marta Grande, young MP, Italy

Voices is part of a new IPU web series in which we interview parliamentarians from around the world. The views and opinions they express are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position.

August 16, 2019
Voices: Three questions for Rayya al-Manthari, young MP, Oman

Voices is part of a new IPU web series in which we interview parliamentarians from around the world. The views and opinions they express are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position.

e-Discussions

Engaging young people and women in European Parliament elections

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July 11, 2019

Engaging young people and women in European Parliament elections

This Discussion Paper puts together relevant data on the inclusion of young people and women in European Parliament elections.

This Discussion Paper puts together relevant data on the inclusion of young people and women in European Parliament elections.