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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

January 29, 2016
The IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians

Building on the theme “Agenda 2030: Youth leading the way, leaving no one behind”, the third edition of the IPU’s Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians will take place will take place on 16 and 17 March 201

November 11, 2015
BRIDGE Project Encourages Women's Voting in Haiti

Sixteen years ago the BRIDGE –Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections– project was initiated.

October 7, 2015
Global Leader's Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

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April 13, 2015
Senior Programme Officer – West Africa

Context

April 7, 2015
Young Palestinians push for a gender-equal Constitution

“I used to be afraid to give my opinion, but now I tell people about complex issues like politics, women’s rights and the Constitution. I feel strong,” says 24-year-old Amani Thawabta, a law school graduate from Palestine.

Event

UNDP youth strategy 2014-2017

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March 10, 2015

UNDP youth strategy 2014-2017

Worldwide, youth face myriad challenges in terms of access to equal opportunities to jobs and having a voice in decisions which affect their lives. 

Worldwide, youth face myriad challenges in terms of access to equal opportunities to jobs and having a voice in decisions which affect their lives. 

Gender Equality Strategy 2014 - 2017

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March 10, 2015

Gender Equality Strategy 2014 - 2017

Gender equality and the empowerment of women are at the heart of UNDP’s development mandate. First and foremost, gender equality is a matter of human rights. It is also a driver of development progress.

Gender equality and the empowerment of women are at the heart of UNDP’s development mandate. First and foremost, gender equality is a matter of human rights. It is also a driver of development progress.