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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

February 7, 2014
Presidential Candidates Begin Campaigns for Afghanistan’s April Election

According to TOLO News, many of the 11 candidates have focused on similar, broad issues so far, including security, human rights, women’s participation in government, corruption, and

Report from SIGAR: Challenges to Securing Afghan Women’s Gains in a Post-2014 Environment

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February 7, 2014

Report from SIGAR: Challenges to Securing Afghan Women’s Gains in a Post-2014 Environment

The situation for women during the Taliban regime contrasted sharply with that observed in earlier periods, particularly the era of the Soviet occupation (1979-89).

The situation for women during the Taliban regime contrasted sharply with that observed in earlier periods, particularly the era of the Soviet occupation (1979-89).

January 31, 2014
Politics 101: How to Get Involved as a Young Woman

If someone would have told me five years ago that I’d be co-directing a website with a state representative, connecting with progressive women leaders from around the country, and going to conferences to speak on young women in politics in 2014, I would have started laughing hysterically.

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January 11, 2014
Rahul Gandhi: If I bring one change, it would be women's empowerment in India

AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday batted for giving youth more space in politics and said the fundamental reason for them not getting it is that the "process for entry and promotions are not transparent".

January 5, 2014
Advice From Top Women Leaders About Finding a Mentor

I’m often surprised when young ambitious women ask me how to find a mentor.  It’s something that I think most professional women would not find challenging. Yet, this question persists.

January 3, 2014
Before Malala there was Asma Jahangir

She’s just 16, yet known worldwide — as the ultra-famous are — by a single name. She is Malala.

December 30, 2013
Women in South Asia: Looking back at 2013, and ahead to 2014

Swarna Rajagopalan takes a look at the events that shaped women's rights and gender issues in South Asia in the last year, and what changes and developments we might see in the new year.

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