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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

September 23, 2012
Uganda: 19-Year-Old Woman Is Africa’s Youngest Legislator

19-year-old Proscovia Alengot Oromait is now the youngest Member of Parliament in African history after running for and winning the MP position left vacant by her father in Usuk County of eastern Uganda.

September 5, 2012
Kenya: Ngilu Launches Bid for Top Seat

Water and Irrigation Minister Charity Ngilu launched her presidential bid on Sunday and pledged to focus on women and the youth empowerment if elected Kenya's fourth President in next year's General Elections.

September 3, 2012
Malaysia: PBB Youth welcomes candidates from women’s wing for GE

The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth wing said it would welcome a woman candidate from the party’s Women’s wing in the 13th general election.

August 17, 2012
Korea: Ban: leadership of young women crucial to advance development worldwide

The empowerment of young women is key for advancing development around the world, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, adding that it is a priority for the United Nations to encourage their active participation in society.

July 20, 2012
NDI: Pakistani Women and Young People Work on Political Skills
July 3, 2012
India: NCP opens doors for young women

The Nationalist Congress Party is the only political party in the country to have separate wing for young women that was formerly launched by Rajya Sabha member Supriya Sule. "This is a great opportunity for young women to make their presence felt in politics.

Voices of a Revolution: Conversations with Tunisia’s Youth

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May 11, 2011

Voices of a Revolution: Conversations with Tunisia’s Youth

Based on a series of ten focus groups conducted in March 2011, this report explores young Tunisians‘opinions of the recent events that led to the overthrow of the Ben Ali regime and of the political transition underway.

Based on a series of ten focus groups conducted in March 2011, this report explores young Tunisians‘opinions of the recent events that led to the overthrow of the Ben Ali regime and of the political transition underway.