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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

August 8, 2014
Our children hate politicians: Harsimrat Kaur Badal at India Today Woman Summit and Awards

The seven women Union ministers are trying to understand and address the challenges women in the country face, said Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal at India Today Woman Summit and Awards 2014 on Saturday.

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July 31, 2014
Group raises funds for website with council candidates' profiles, Canada

The top candidates for Toronto’s mayoral race and where they stand on key issues are well known, but the odds are that few people know who is running for city council in their ward.

July 29, 2014
Public school board to promote women in politics (Canada)

It may be the 21st Century, but many of the barriers that kept women from entering politics over the last 100 years still exist, said 20-year-old university student Supriya Trivedi.

July 22, 2014
Emily Benn: What I can offer British politics

Emily Benn, the 24 year-old granddaughter of the late Labour grandee Tony Benn, is poised to become the fifth generation of her family to sit in the Commons. In this article she explains why she's running.

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Can young people break the socio-cultural and institutional barriers for women in politics?

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Can young people break the socio-cultural and institutional barriers for women in politics?

Political institutions have traditionally been created in male dominated societies in which men formulate the rules of the political game. Although traditional political institutions have undertaken efforts to become more accessible for young people and women, it seems these efforts were not enough to break the hierarchical structure of these institutions.

Political institutions have traditionally been created in male dominated societies in which men formulate the rules of the political game. Although traditional political institutions have undertaken efforts to become more accessible for young people and women, it seems these efforts were not enough to break the hierarchical structure of these institutions.

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July 19, 2014
Surge Red de Mujeres Liberales Por el Cambio (México)

En el marco de la primera reunión preparatoria del"Foro De liberativo Mujeres Liberales Marcando Diferencias"que se celebrará próximamente, este fin de semana, fue conformada la Red Nacional de Mujeres Liberales por el Cambio, una organización que cuenta con el apoyo no sólo de las féminas,si

July 8, 2014
UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri meets with key ministers during visit to India

UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri yesterday met with key ministers of the new Government in India whose efforts will be crucial to the progress of the country’s women and girls – who represent over 18 per cent of the world’s women.