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Handbook for Parliamentarians: Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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September 23, 2014

Handbook for Parliamentarians: Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

There are approximately 370 million indigenous peoples in some 90 countries throughout all regions of the world. While they constitute 5 per cent

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Parliamentarians Handbook on Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

There are approximately 370 million indigenous peoples in some 90 countries throughout all regions of the world. While they constitute 5 per cent

September 21, 2014
World Conference on Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Youth 2014

The United Nations General Assembly is one of the main deliberative organ policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations, is integrated by 193 Member States. The General Assembly meets in regular session each year from September to December.

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Interviews

Emma Watson ONU Mujeres
September 16, 2014
On visit to Uruguay, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson urges women’s political participation

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Voting Can Make a Difference for the Women of KPK, Pakistan

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September 15, 2014

Voting Can Make a Difference for the Women of KPK, Pakistan

Pakistan is known for its well-known female politicians. These female politicians often make headline news in both Pakistani and global media. In the recent election, many women ran for politics and even landed seats in the provincial and federal assemblies.

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Pakistan is known for its well-known female politicians. These female politicians often make headline news in both Pakistani and global media. In the recent election, many women ran for politics and even landed seats in the provincial and federal assemblies.

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."

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e-Discussions

Atlas of Electoral Gender Quotas
September 10, 2014
Women and democracy in Latin America: time for parties to make a difference

Latin America has made considerable progress increasing political representation of women, but more active measures are needed to increase outcomes.

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Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns: A Handbook on Political Finance

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September 2, 2014

Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns: A Handbook on Political Finance

All political parties need funding to play their part in the political process, yet the role of money in politics is arguably the biggest threat to democracy today.

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Political finance handbook

All political parties need funding to play their part in the political process, yet the role of money in politics is arguably the biggest threat to democracy today.

Marina Silva, the Afro-Brazilian environment activist that could take over another female president.

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Marina Silva by Lucile Huguet, iKNOW Politics writer.

            Marina Silva is a female political activist from Brazil who has been involved in the fight to protect our planet since the age of twenty five. She is a fierce opponent of the actual Brazilian president, Dilma Roussef, and there is good hope that Marine Silva could win against her rival.

Marina Silva candidate aux élections presidentielles
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