The Political Participation of Youth
"I call on the members of the largest youth generation in history to face the challenges and consider what you can do to solve it. To control your destiny and translate your dreams into a better future for all." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
World News
World News
Activists, politicians and academics urge cooperation to promote women’s political representation in Indonesia
Activists, politicians and academics urge cooperation to promote women’s political representation in Indonesia
Source:
Jakarta, Indonesia — UN Women Indonesia joined the Indonesian Women's Coalition, the Association for Elections and Democracy, and the Center for Political Studies at the University of Indonesia in organizing the Dialogue Forum of Women Politicians and Civil Society: Promoting Meaningful Participation and Representation in Politics last year.
Jakarta, Indonesia — UN Women Indonesia joined the Indonesian Women's Coalition, the Association for Elections and Democracy, and the Center for Political Studies at the University of Indonesia in organizing the Dialogue Forum of Women Politicians and Civil Society: Promoting Meaningful Participation and Representation in Politics last year.
Indonesia’s youth and political inequality: how neo-traditionalism hinders women in politics
Indonesia’s youth and political inequality: how neo-traditionalism hinders women in politics
Interviews
Lucia Witbooi
Lucia Witbooi
Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it
Politics must become a more inclusive place for young women. The strength of our laws depend on it
Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics.
Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics.
World News
Empowering women in politics: building leadership for gender equality in Uzbekistan
The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Republican Commission for Increasing the Role of Women in Society, Gender Equality, and Family Issues, the United Nations Development Programme and with the financial support of the UK government, commenced a five-day training programme on 15 April 2024. The initiative aims to enhance the leadership potential of female representatives from various political parties.
The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Republican Commission for Increasing the Role of Women in Society, Gender Equality, and Family Issues, the United Nations Development Programme and with the financial support of the UK government, commenced a five-day training programme on 15 April 2024. The initiative aims to enhance the leadership potential of female representatives from various political parties.
Women in Political Participation (WPP) Newsletter
Failure to launch: Young women and political leadership in Australia
Failure to launch: Young women and political leadership in Australia
Last week, former prime minister Tony Abbott called for more women to be represented in the Aust
Last week, former prime minister Tony Abbott called for more women to be represented in the Aust
Increasing women's role in Indian politics: Challenges persist
Increasing women's role in Indian politics: Challenges persist
A historic law, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, mandates the reservation of one-third of the total seats in the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for women.
A historic law, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, mandates the reservation of one-third of the total seats in the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for women.
Pagination
- Page 1
- Next page