New European Commission with old dilemmas
By Malgorzata Bratkrajc, A new European Commission took office on November 1st, 2014.
Europe and the CIS
Women Parliamentarians Network of Serbia
This is a presentation about the formation of a women's parliamentarians network/ caucus within the parliament of Serbia.
October 15, 2014
27-Year-Old Muslim Woman Becomes Sweden’s New Education Minister
A 27-year-old Bosnian Muslim immigrant has been named the new Swedish minister of education, setting a role model for young, active Muslims.
October 10, 2014
Youth representation in parliament remains a challenge to democracy despite encouraging trends
Geneva,
Young parliamentarians: Taking democracy to task
Short compilation about the participation of youth in parliament.
Youth participation in the democratic process: Resolution adopted by consensus by the 122nd IPU Assembly
The 122nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union,
September 12, 2014
Meet Turkey's Youngest Mayor, A 25-Year-Old Female Former Political Prisoner
Turkey -- Rezan Zugurli is soft-spoken and unassuming, but she radiates charisma. You would never peg her as a fighter.
September 7, 2014
Girl guides venture into the political jungle: Movement calls for school lessons in 'body confidence' and equal numbers of men and women in Parliament in first manifesto
The Girl Guides once taught young women to cope away from civilisation with camping trips and nature skills.
Now, they are more concerned with helping them face the challenges of modern life.