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Ray of hope for women in Indian politics

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October 19, 2014

Ray of hope for women in Indian politics

By Aarushi Koundal, India being the largest democracy of the world went through one of its most talked about elections few months back. The country saw the downfall of the incumbents from the political arena.

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By Aarushi Koundal, India being the largest democracy of the world went through one of its most talked about elections few months back. The country saw the downfall of the incumbents from the political arena.

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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

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World News

Youth representation in parliament remains a challenge to democracy despite encouraging trends

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Youth representation in parliament remains a challenge to democracy despite encouraging trends

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Geneva, 10 October 2014
 

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Geneva, 10 October 2014
 

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Youth participation in the democratic process: Resolution adopted by consensus by the 122nd IPU Assembly

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October 3, 2014

Youth participation in the democratic process: Resolution adopted by consensus by the 122nd IPU Assembly

The 122nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union,

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The 122nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union,

Empowering the Women of Timor-Leste: Peacebuilding in practice

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October 1, 2014

Empowering the Women of Timor-Leste: Peacebuilding in practice

Since the UN Security Council passed resolution 1325 on women, peace and security there has been a worldwide call for women and girls to be protected from gender based violence, and their voices to b

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Since the UN Security Council passed resolution 1325 on women, peace and security there has been a worldwide call for women and girls to be protected from gender based violence, and their voices to b

Cricketer Dinesh Karthik is a HeForShe

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October 1, 2014

Cricketer Dinesh Karthik is a HeForShe

Dinesh Karthik is one of India's finest cricketers and a sports icon. At 29, he is also a champion for women and girls' empowerment.

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Dinesh Karthik is one of India's finest cricketers and a sports icon. At 29, he is also a champion for women and girls' empowerment.

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