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Kirthi Jayakumar

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October 15, 2014

Kirthi Jayakumar

Lawyer, specialized in Public International Law and Human Rights and founder of the Red Elephant Foundation for women's rights
Lawyer, specialized in Public International Law and Human Rights and founder of the Red Elephant Foundation for women's rights
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Kirthi Jayakumar
Lawyer, specialized in Public International Law and Human Rights and founder of the Red Elephant Foundation for women's rights
October 10, 2014
Youth representation in parliament remains a challenge to democracy despite encouraging trends

Geneva, 

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Summary of the E-discussion “Can young people break the socio-cultural and institutional barriers for women in politics?”

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October 9, 2014

Summary of the E-discussion “Can young people break the socio-cultural and institutional barriers for women in politics?”

In preparation for the First IPU Global conference of Young Parliamentarians, iKNOW Politics hosted an online discussion on the political participation of youth and their capacity to empower women. The discussion received feedback from several different countries including Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, England, USA, China, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Suriname and Uganda. The discussion is still open and we would love to have young parliamentarians join in and share their ideas!

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The political participation of youth

In preparation for the First IPU Global conference of Young Parliamentarians, iKNOW Politics hosted an online discussion on the political participation of youth and their capacity to empower women. The discussion received feedback from several different countries including Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, England, USA, China, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Suriname and Uganda. The discussion is still open and we would love to have young parliamentarians join in and share their ideas!

September 9, 2014
Preparations for the 2015 High-level Review and Global Study

In 2000, the Security Council adopted the ground-breaking resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security — the first to link women’s experiences of conflict to the international peace and security agenda.

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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

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

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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.

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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


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July 30, 2014
Constitutional reform: Database review
Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline : 22-Aug-14
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