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Kate Ellis in Parliament as shadow education minister, 2017.CREDIT:ALEX ELLINGHAUSEN
Book: The shocking lies that reveal the truth about women in politics
Sex, Lies and Question Time Kate Ellis Hardie Grant Books $32.99By magic and genius commissioning, here is a perfect book for right now (with another one coming), dealing with catastrophic misogyny in the Australian parliament, complete with...
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The young lawmaker says she's always sought the reasons for social inequalities, even as a child
Ofelia Fernandez: Inspiring young women all over Latin America
A determined feminist, Ofelia Fernandez is the youngest lawmaker in Latin America. The 20-year-old is an icon for many, but she has a few detractors. Ofelia Fernandez is certainly not shy. The 20-year-old is keen to share her opinions about the...
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New, viable female politicians become role models for young women, study finds
After Hillary Clinton became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president in June 2016—the first woman in American history nominated for president by a major political party—she tweeted a picture of her dancing with a young girl. The caption...
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iKNOW Politics Partners Resources

UN Women
Deepening Stabilization in Libya: Overcoming Challenges to Young Women's Participation in Peace Building
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Deepening Stabilization in Libya: Overcoming Challenges to Young Women's Participation in Peace Building
UNDP
Youth Participation in Electoral Processes – Handbook for Electoral Management Bodies
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International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
International IDEA introduces the Youth Democracy Academy
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UN Women
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women for Youth
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