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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

Des Afghans lors d’élections historiques
September 14, 2014
2014 Theme: Engaging Young People on Democracy

Photo-Fardin Waezi / UNAMA

 

"I call on members of the largest generation of youth in history to confront challenges and consider what you can do to resolve them. To take control of your destiny and translate your dreams into a better future for all."

September 12, 2014
Meet Turkey's Youngest Mayor, A 25-Year-Old Female Former Political Prisoner

Turkey -- Rezan Zugurli is soft-spoken and unassuming, but she radiates charisma. You would never peg her as a fighter.

Girls Matter
September 7, 2014
Girl guides venture into the political jungle: Movement calls for school lessons in 'body confidence' and equal numbers of men and women in Parliament in first manifesto

The Girl Guides once taught young women to cope away from civilisation with camping trips and nature skills.

Now, they are more concerned with helping them face the challenges of modern life.

Male students Kyrgystan UNWOMEN
August 26, 2014
Coming of age, youth become gender equality champions in Kyrgyzstan

Photo-UNWOMEN/Umatai Dauletova

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.