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October 8, 2014
Iraqi Yazidi woman MP awarded Anna Politkovskaya prize

raqi legislator Vian Dakhil on Monday received the Anna Politkovskaya prize for her denunciation of the jihadist group Islamic State over its brutal treatment of Yazidi women.

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The first IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians

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The first IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians

The first IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians will bring together young members of parliaments, youth leaders from other walks of life and experts from ac

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

Why didn't the Arab Spring translate to political rights for women in the Middle East?

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September 22, 2014

Why didn't the Arab Spring translate to political rights for women in the Middle East?

Women in Government

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September 12, 2014

Women in Government

This wonderful infographic summarizes all the relevant data on women in all branches of government as well as legislation in place for women's political participation from around the world.

This wonderful infographic summarizes all the relevant data on women in all branches of government as well as legislation in place for women's political participation from around the world.

September 12, 2014
Lebanon's women candidates rally

Armed with perseverance and determination, numerous elite Lebanese women gathered Wednesday next to the Interior Ministry to stress that the Lebanese political field is incomplete without their participation.

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

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September 9, 2014

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

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

 

 

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