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In one of the biggest electoral years in recent history, 107 countries have never had a woman Head of State. In 2024, women held only 27 per cent of seats in national parliaments and 35.5 per cent of seats in local governments.

The United Nations promotes the principles that underly the ideal of democracy: peace, security, development, and human rights. In democratic systems, women and men have equal rights and are free from discrimination, and people have a say in decisions and can hold decision-makers accountable.Women’s political participation is critical for a well-functioning democracy. 

Their inclusion is a matter of justice and a key factor in creating more effective governance. Having more women in policymaking has shown to help advance legislation on crucial issues, such as health, education, childcare, infrastructure and ending violence against women and serve as an inspiration for girls to pursue higher education and career opportunities.Yet, women’s voices are missing from decision-making in every region of the world.

On the International Day of Democracy on 15 September, and in the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the visionary Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—the most comprehensive global agenda for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls—find out why there are so few women in decision-making and what can be done to close the gap.

Read here the full article published by UN Women on 10 September 2024.

In one of the biggest electoral years in recent history, 107 countries have never had a woman Head of State. In 2024, women held only 27 per cent of seats in national parliaments and 35.5 per cent of seats in local governments.

The United Nations promotes the principles that underly the ideal of democracy: peace, security, development, and human rights. In democratic systems, women and men have equal rights and are free from discrimination, and people have a say in decisions and can hold decision-makers accountable.Women’s political participation is critical for a well-functioning democracy. 

Their inclusion is a matter of justice and a key factor in creating more effective governance. Having more women in policymaking has shown to help advance legislation on crucial issues, such as health, education, childcare, infrastructure and ending violence against women and serve as an inspiration for girls to pursue higher education and career opportunities.Yet, women’s voices are missing from decision-making in every region of the world.

On the International Day of Democracy on 15 September, and in the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the visionary Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—the most comprehensive global agenda for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls—find out why there are so few women in decision-making and what can be done to close the gap.

Read here the full article published by UN Women on 10 September 2024.

In one of the biggest electoral years in recent history, 107 countries have never had a woman Head of State. In 2024, women held only 27 per cent of seats in national parliaments and 35.5 per cent of seats in local governments.

The United Nations promotes the principles that underly the ideal of democracy: peace, security, development, and human rights. In democratic systems, women and men have equal rights and are free from discrimination, and people have a say in decisions and can hold decision-makers accountable.Women’s political participation is critical for a well-functioning democracy. 

Their inclusion is a matter of justice and a key factor in creating more effective governance. Having more women in policymaking has shown to help advance legislation on crucial issues, such as health, education, childcare, infrastructure and ending violence against women and serve as an inspiration for girls to pursue higher education and career opportunities.Yet, women’s voices are missing from decision-making in every region of the world.

On the International Day of Democracy on 15 September, and in the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the visionary Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—the most comprehensive global agenda for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls—find out why there are so few women in decision-making and what can be done to close the gap.

Read here the full article published by UN Women on 10 September 2024.

In one of the biggest electoral years in recent history, 107 countries have never had a woman Head of State. In 2024, women held only 27 per cent of seats in national parliaments and 35.5 per cent of seats in local governments.

The United Nations promotes the principles that underly the ideal of democracy: peace, security, development, and human rights. In democratic systems, women and men have equal rights and are free from discrimination, and people have a say in decisions and can hold decision-makers accountable.Women’s political participation is critical for a well-functioning democracy. 

Their inclusion is a matter of justice and a key factor in creating more effective governance. Having more women in policymaking has shown to help advance legislation on crucial issues, such as health, education, childcare, infrastructure and ending violence against women and serve as an inspiration for girls to pursue higher education and career opportunities.Yet, women’s voices are missing from decision-making in every region of the world.

On the International Day of Democracy on 15 September, and in the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the visionary Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—the most comprehensive global agenda for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls—find out why there are so few women in decision-making and what can be done to close the gap.

Read here the full article published by UN Women on 10 September 2024.

In one of the biggest electoral years in recent history, 107 countries have never had a woman Head of State. In 2024, women held only 27 per cent of seats in national parliaments and 35.5 per cent of seats in local governments.

The United Nations promotes the principles that underly the ideal of democracy: peace, security, development, and human rights. In democratic systems, women and men have equal rights and are free from discrimination, and people have a say in decisions and can hold decision-makers accountable.Women’s political participation is critical for a well-functioning democracy. 

Their inclusion is a matter of justice and a key factor in creating more effective governance. Having more women in policymaking has shown to help advance legislation on crucial issues, such as health, education, childcare, infrastructure and ending violence against women and serve as an inspiration for girls to pursue higher education and career opportunities.Yet, women’s voices are missing from decision-making in every region of the world.

On the International Day of Democracy on 15 September, and in the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the visionary Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—the most comprehensive global agenda for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls—find out why there are so few women in decision-making and what can be done to close the gap.

Read here the full article published by UN Women on 10 September 2024.

In one of the biggest electoral years in recent history, 107 countries have never had a woman Head of State. In 2024, women held only 27 per cent of seats in national parliaments and 35.5 per cent of seats in local governments.

The United Nations promotes the principles that underly the ideal of democracy: peace, security, development, and human rights. In democratic systems, women and men have equal rights and are free from discrimination, and people have a say in decisions and can hold decision-makers accountable.Women’s political participation is critical for a well-functioning democracy. 

Their inclusion is a matter of justice and a key factor in creating more effective governance. Having more women in policymaking has shown to help advance legislation on crucial issues, such as health, education, childcare, infrastructure and ending violence against women and serve as an inspiration for girls to pursue higher education and career opportunities.Yet, women’s voices are missing from decision-making in every region of the world.

On the International Day of Democracy on 15 September, and in the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the visionary Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—the most comprehensive global agenda for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls—find out why there are so few women in decision-making and what can be done to close the gap.

Read here the full article published by UN Women on 10 September 2024.

In one of the biggest electoral years in recent history, 107 countries have never had a woman Head of State. In 2024, women held only 27 per cent of seats in national parliaments and 35.5 per cent of seats in local governments.

The United Nations promotes the principles that underly the ideal of democracy: peace, security, development, and human rights. In democratic systems, women and men have equal rights and are free from discrimination, and people have a say in decisions and can hold decision-makers accountable.Women’s political participation is critical for a well-functioning democracy. 

Their inclusion is a matter of justice and a key factor in creating more effective governance. Having more women in policymaking has shown to help advance legislation on crucial issues, such as health, education, childcare, infrastructure and ending violence against women and serve as an inspiration for girls to pursue higher education and career opportunities.Yet, women’s voices are missing from decision-making in every region of the world.

On the International Day of Democracy on 15 September, and in the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the visionary Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—the most comprehensive global agenda for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls—find out why there are so few women in decision-making and what can be done to close the gap.

Read here the full article published by UN Women on 10 September 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

As elections unfold throughout this super election year, much of the discussion has revolved around the advanced age of some candidates running for office. However, what about the younger voices that are adding fresh perspectives and energy to the political arena?

The IPU has been meticulously tracking the average age of parliamentarians at national, regional and global levels for many years, becoming the authoritative data reference on youth in parliament. 

According to IPU data, the three parliamentarians  below are currently the youngest serving MPs. 

Cleo Wilskut (20), South Africa: Ms. Wilskut of the Patriotic Alliance made history as the youngest member of the National Assembly elected just a few weeks ago in June 2024.

Eve Borg Bonello (21), Malta: Ms. Bonello of the Nationalist Party became an MP in 2022, becoming  the youngest person to be elected to the House of Representatives of Malta in the country’s history.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (21), New Zealand: Ms. Maipi-Clarke, a member of the Te Pāti Māori Party, was elected in 2023 as one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand's history.

On the other end of the scale, the three oldest parliamentarians in the world are the following:

Salah Goudjil (93), Algeria: Mr. Goudjil serves in the Council of the Nation, the upper house of the Algerian Parliament.

Augusto Gómez Villanueva (95), Mexico: Mr. Gomez represents a circonscription of Mexico City in the Mexican National Assembly.

Guillermo García Frías (96), Cuba: Mr. García, a veteran of the Cuban Revolution, serves in the National Assembly.

Read here the article published by the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 7 August 2024.

“Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development, and building good governance.” - Kofi Annan, Former Secretary General of the United Nations.

Throughout history, societies have been shaped by the power of words and expressions. It's essential to examine the role of women in this context – their quest for rights and the progress made towards gender equality. The principle of fairness and equal opportunities needs to be embraced by every part of society and reflected in laws that protect and support everyone.

One significant milestone in advancing gender equality is the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995. It addresses crucial issues like poverty, education, health, violence, discrimination, and more. This declaration serves as is a guide to understanding and improving women's rights across the world. To truly grasp the challenges women face, we need to consider various factors - cultural, social, economic, and political. Presenting this context with specific references to women's social experiences at certain points will help us to understand the solutions beyond the numbers.

Data from reliable sources highlight some realities. Reports show that between 5-13% of women in Türkiye don’t complete basic education, even though gender distribution is balanced. This lack of education leads to economic hardships. Additionally, four out of ten women experience violence, and online harassment is a growing problem, with 51% of women facing threats or stalking on social media. Early marriages also remain an issue, with over 24% of women married before the age of 18.

Read here the full article published by UN Women on 19 July 2024.

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“Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development, and building good governance.” - Kofi Annan, Former Secretary General of the United Nations.

Throughout history, societies have been shaped by the power of words and expressions. It's essential to examine the role of women in this context – their quest for rights and the progress made towards gender equality. The principle of fairness and equal opportunities needs to be embraced by every part of society and reflected in laws that protect and support everyone.

One significant milestone in advancing gender equality is the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995. It addresses crucial issues like poverty, education, health, violence, discrimination, and more. This declaration serves as is a guide to understanding and improving women's rights across the world. To truly grasp the challenges women face, we need to consider various factors - cultural, social, economic, and political. Presenting this context with specific references to women's social experiences at certain points will help us to understand the solutions beyond the numbers.

Data from reliable sources highlight some realities. Reports show that between 5-13% of women in Türkiye don’t complete basic education, even though gender distribution is balanced. This lack of education leads to economic hardships. Additionally, four out of ten women experience violence, and online harassment is a growing problem, with 51% of women facing threats or stalking on social media. Early marriages also remain an issue, with over 24% of women married before the age of 18.

Read here the full article published by UN Women on 19 July 2024.

Image by UN Women