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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

July 21, 2021
In sweeping reshuffle, Spain’s Pedro Sánchez names younger Cabinet with more women

The Socialist leader hopes the changes will help focus on the economic recovery and smooth thorny issues such as Catalan independence before Spaniards vote in the next election.

July 8, 2021
Global leaders discuss ambitious and urgent actions to accelerate progress on women’s leadership

At a high-level event on the second day of the landmark Generation Equality Forum in Paris, UN Women, in partnership with the Council of Women World Leaders,

June 23, 2021
499 deputies elected for new tenure of Vietnamese parliament

HANOI, June 11 (Xinhua): A total of 499 out of 866 candidates have been elected to the 15th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam, the country's top legislative body, for the 2021-2026 tenure, the country's National Election Council announced at a press

June 11, 2021
Women, young candidates to reverse Algeria’s low voter turnout

Young men and women candidates running for Algeria’s upcoming legislative elections are considered an asset amid a predicted record low turnout.

May 7, 2021
Explained: Share of women, youth in new state Assemblies

The age and gender profiles of 3 of the newly elected Assemblies show that the share of women MLAs is unchanged in West Bengal, has grown slightly in Kerala, and fallen in Tamil Nadu.

Book: The shocking lies that reveal the truth about women in politics

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April 19, 2021

Book: The shocking lies that reveal the truth about women in politics

Sex, Lies and Question Time
Kate Ellis
Hardie Grant Books $32.99

Sex, Lies and Question Time
Kate Ellis
Hardie Grant Books $32.99

Ofelia Fernandez: Inspiring young women all over Latin America

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April 9, 2021

Ofelia Fernandez: Inspiring young women all over Latin America

A determined feminist, Ofelia Fernandez is the youngest lawmaker in Latin America. The 20-year-old is an icon for many, but she has a few detractors. 

A determined feminist, Ofelia Fernandez is the youngest lawmaker in Latin America. The 20-year-old is an icon for many, but she has a few detractors.