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Tahere Si’isi’ialafia’s
August 27, 2014
It’s important for youth to be involved at the high level – Tahere Si’isi’ialafia, Samoa

Photo: UN Women/Ellie van Baaren

Male students Kyrgystan UNWOMEN
August 26, 2014
Coming of age, youth become gender equality champions in Kyrgyzstan

Photo-UNWOMEN/Umatai Dauletova

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Advocate for the rights of women and girls

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August 12, 2014

Aung San Suu Kyi: Advocate for the rights of women and girls

One of the world's most renowned human rights activists, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has dedicated much of her life to bringing democracy, dignity and human rights to Myanmar's citizens.

One of the world's most renowned human rights activists, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has dedicated much of her life to bringing democracy, dignity and human rights to Myanmar's citizens.

International Youth Day 2014
August 11, 2014
Shaping the agenda, youth march forward


Photo-UN Women/Marco Dormino

July 30, 2014
Constitutional reform: Database review
Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline : 22-Aug-14
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July 27, 2014
Sanchaita Gajapati Raju-young restless woman, determined to bring lasting change

It all started with a visit to a rural Indian village. Sanchaita Gajapati Raju draws inspiration from her mother, who from a very young age instilled in her a deep civic sense and encouraged her to help those less fortunate.

July 20, 2014
Beijing+20: Time to fulfill the promise

Perspective by Bharati Sadasivam, Gender Practice Team Leader

July 18, 2014
UN Women Executive Director's Message for Mandela Day, 18 July 2014

18 July is Nelson Mandela’s birthday. It is also the first ‘Mandela Day’ to be marked since we lost him after a long illness.

July 15, 2014
Ready for the lists, say Uruguayan women

A new series of commercials featuring public figures, as well as workshops and support for women politicians from all parties, and a project to broaden the current quota law are all stimulating the participation of women in decision-making in Uruguay.

Farida Jalalzai

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Dr. Farida Jalalzai is an Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dr. Jalalzai's research analyzes the representation and behavior of women and minorities in politics and the role of gender in the political arena.