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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

Publication of practical guidelines for local politicians and women interested in politics

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March 4, 2025

Publication of practical guidelines for local politicians and women interested in politics

Just in time for International Women's Day on 8 March, the brochure "Democracy needs women to help shape it" is being published.

Just in time for International Women's Day on 8 March, the brochure "Democracy needs women to help shape it" is being published.

Young Women's Empowerment Academy in Southern Africa (11th -13th February 2025 Lilongwe Malawi)

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March 3, 2025

Young Women's Empowerment Academy in Southern Africa (11th -13th February 2025 Lilongwe Malawi)

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative convened a Southern African Young Women´s Empowerment Academy in Malawi between 11 to 13 February 2025.

The Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative convened a Southern African Young Women´s Empowerment Academy in Malawi between 11 to 13 February 2025.

The Plight of Women in Nigerian Politics

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March 2, 2025

The Plight of Women in Nigerian Politics

In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, the struggle for gender equality remains a daunting challenge, particularly in the sphere of elective politics.

In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, the struggle for gender equality remains a daunting challenge, particularly in the sphere of elective politics.

The Chronicle
February 12, 2025
Mangwe councillor in Malawi for regional Young Women’s Empowerment Academy

MANGWE Rural District Council proportional representation Councillor Simphiwe Vuyelwa Mguni is among the Zimbabwean representatives attending the Southern Africa Academy for Young Women’s Empowerment in Malawi.

GBH
February 6, 2025
Two female candidates almost made it to the presidency. Young women discuss why it didn't work out.

Young women in America have seen two female presidential candidates lose to President Donald Trump during some of the most formative years of their lives.

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Post Courier
January 31, 2025
Papua New Guinea: Yombon urges women to participate in PNG Politics

Bradley Yombon, the Papua New Guinea Pacific regional Representative for the Commonwealth Students Association, has called on women in the country to actively participate in politics.