The Political Participation of Youth

In electoral and decision-making processes, women - and especially young women - often find themselves spectators rather than active participants. While there are many factors at play, non-education stands out as one of the key reasons for the lack of young women’s political participation.

Whether you are part of an established organization or association, an aspiring politician,

This consolidated response highlights the skills and techniques that young women can use to get involved and gain recognition in politics.

This report examines the role of political parties as a means of increasing young women’s access to decision-making structures, and other direct policy measures such as quotas.

This report analyzes how gender-responsive changes to accountability systems are enhancing women’s influence in politics and their access to public services. It also highlights women's access to economic opportunities,to justice, and to international assistance for development and security.

This report highlights UNIFEM's work to empower women in economic and public spheres, including achieving gender equality in democratic governance.

This report summarizes the Latin American Index of Fulfilled Commitment (IFC) and includes a measurement of the index from 1995 to 2003 in 18 countries of the region. The information presented in the IFC reveals progress and setbacks regarding gender equality at the national level.

This report sets out recommendations to improve the situation of migrant, refugee and trafficked women.

This Human Development Report focuses on the implications of the process of European Union (EU) accession for human development in Romania.