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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

Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

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April 11, 2025

Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

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Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

hankyoreh
April 10, 2025
After leading charge to oust Yoon, young women and LGBTQ+ Koreans flock to unions and politics to make lasting change

Ever since Korea was rocked by former president Yoon Suk-yeol’s botched martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 25-year-old Yu Seul-gi’s life has gone in an unexpected direction.

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the nation
April 4, 2025
Beyond election day: How sexism transcends party lines in Kenyan politics

From parliamentary sexism to online harassment, women face multi-faceted barriers to political participation across all levels of government.

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Equity and inclusion in urban youth interventions: lessons from three continents

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April 4, 2025

Equity and inclusion in urban youth interventions: lessons from three continents

Young people’s urban lives are often riddled with inequalities and everyday obstacles inhibiting their full societal participation, to negatively affect their health and wellbeing.

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Young people’s urban lives are often riddled with inequalities and everyday obstacles inhibiting their full societal participation, to negatively affect their health and wellbeing.

Gender played a significant role in the 2022 election. Will it do the same in 2025?

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April 4, 2025

Gender played a significant role in the 2022 election. Will it do the same in 2025?

Gender was an important factor in the 2022 election: it shaped the ways the major parties packaged their policies and their leaders.

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Gender was an important factor in the 2022 election: it shaped the ways the major parties packaged their policies and their leaders.

Beijing+30: Taking Stock of Progress on Gender Equality Using the Global State of Democracy Indices

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April 2, 2025

Beijing+30: Taking Stock of Progress on Gender Equality Using the Global State of Democracy Indices

The Beijing Declaration in 1995 recognized that gender equality is essential to democracy. Yet, 30 years later, progress remains uneven and at risk, with backlash against gender equality and democratic values threatening hard-won gains.

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The Beijing Declaration in 1995 recognized that gender equality is essential to democracy. Yet, 30 years later, progress remains uneven and at risk, with backlash against gender equality and democratic values threatening hard-won gains.

african union
March 19, 2025
AU Strategy for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

A summary

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amnesty International
March 19, 2025
Iran: Authorities target women’s rights activists with arbitrary arrest, flogging and death penalty

Iranian authorities have escalated their crackdown on women’s rights defenders, journalists, singers and other activists demanding equality or who defy compulsory veiling using arbitrary detention, unjust prosecution, flogging, and even the death penalty in a bid to qua

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