The Role of Political Parties in Promoting Women in Politics
Background
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
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.
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This Discussion Paper puts together relevant data on the inclusion of young people and women in European Parliament elections.
June 26, 2019
Mette Frederiksen becomes Denmark's youngest-ever prime minister
Mette Frederiksen, the leader of Denmark's center-left Socialist Democratic party, has announced that she will form a left-leaning, one-p
May 29, 2019
South Africa's president names Cabinet that is 50% women
South Africa's president on Wednesday named a trimmed-down Cabinet that is 50% women, making the country's one of few in the world to be "gender-balanced."
Interviews
Zeynep Yildiz
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May 14, 2019
Zeynep Yildiz
Member of Parliament, Turkey
Member of Parliament, Turkey
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Member of Parliament, Turkey
Youth participation in political processes
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April 2, 2019
Youth participation in political processes
The Second Annual Summer School for Young Leaders from African Political Parties took place in Kigali, Rwanda, on 6–8 June 2018.
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The Second Annual Summer School for Young Leaders from African Political Parties took place in Kigali, Rwanda, on 6–8 June 2018.
January 24, 2019
Meet the 32-year-old nurse who just became the youngest black woman in the US Congress
When the 116th Congress was sworn into office on Thursday, the class made history as the most diverse group ever with a record 127 women.
Youth participation in national parliaments: 2018
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December 17, 2018
Youth participation in national parliaments: 2018
Promoting the participation of young people in political life is becoming a higher priority worldwide.
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Promoting the participation of young people in political life is becoming a higher priority worldwide.
Event
IPU: The fifth global conference of young parliamentarians
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IPU: The fifth global conference of young parliamentarians
Decisions made today shape tomorrow and have an impact on several generations to come.
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