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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

Stop hollow promises; give women their due share in contesting elections

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April 9, 2024

Stop hollow promises; give women their due share in contesting elections

Can women voters decide the upcoming 2024 General elections? Their growing number of voters and favourable legislation, such as the one-third reservation for women in Parliament and legislatures, make them an important segment.

Can women voters decide the upcoming 2024 General elections? Their growing number of voters and favourable legislation, such as the one-third reservation for women in Parliament and legislatures, make them an important segment.

African leadership in gender equality: the rise of women in politics

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April 6, 2024

African leadership in gender equality: the rise of women in politics

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Africa’s Stride Towards Gender Equality in Governance

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Africa’s Stride Towards Gender Equality in Governance

About women in Indonesian politics must be ordinary, no longer sensitive issues that need to be discussed

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April 6, 2024

About women in Indonesian politics must be ordinary, no longer sensitive issues that need to be discussed

JAKARTA - Politics and women are two things that are considered difficult to put together, but are being pursued. Women's involvement in politics is still underestimated, even though they have an important role for long-term policies.

JAKARTA - Politics and women are two things that are considered difficult to put together, but are being pursued. Women's involvement in politics is still underestimated, even though they have an important role for long-term policies.

Why are there few women in Indian Politics?

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April 5, 2024

Why are there few women in Indian Politics?

On the eve of India’s independence on August 14th, 1947, a momentous gathering filled the parliament gallery, eagerly awaiting Jawaharlal Nehrus iconic addre

On the eve of India’s independence on August 14th, 1947, a momentous gathering filled the parliament gallery, eagerly awaiting Jawaharlal Nehrus iconic addre

What lies behind India’s rising female voter turnout

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April 5, 2024

What lies behind India’s rising female voter turnout

In India, as in many democracies around the world, there has long been a discernible gender gap in citizens’ political participation. For decades, Indian men were significantly more likely to cast their ballots on election day compared to women.

In India, as in many democracies around the world, there has long been a discernible gender gap in citizens’ political participation. For decades, Indian men were significantly more likely to cast their ballots on election day compared to women.

Empowering women’s political participation in Tanzania

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April 2, 2024

Empowering women’s political participation in Tanzania

Earlier this month, in celebration of International Women’s Day, the National Democratic Institute premiered an interview we conducted with one of our partners, Honorable Neema Lugangira, a champion of legal reform and women’s empowerment in Tanzania. Hon.

Earlier this month, in celebration of International Women’s Day, the National Democratic Institute premiered an interview we conducted with one of our partners, Honorable Neema Lugangira, a champion of legal reform and women’s empowerment in Tanzania. Hon.

Three in four women not comfortable expressing political opinions online

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March 20, 2024

Three in four women not comfortable expressing political opinions online

Three quarters (77%) of women are not comfortable expressing political opinions online because of fears they will be targeted by harmful online behaviours such as misogyny, trolling, threats and harassment,

Three quarters (77%) of women are not comfortable expressing political opinions online because of fears they will be targeted by harmful online behaviours such as misogyny, trolling, threats and harassment,

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Somali women MPs rally against opposition to women's participation in politics

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Somali women MPs rally against opposition to women's participation in politics

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MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a press conference joined by local women activists on Monday, Somali women Members of Parliament (MPs) expressed their frustration and lack of political will to include a 30% women quota in the constitutional amendments amidst a heated debate over the Somali Provisional Constitution. 

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a press conference joined by local women activists on Monday, Somali women Members of Parliament (MPs) expressed their frustration and lack of political will to include a 30% women quota in the constitutional amendments amidst a heated debate over the Somali Provisional Constitution. 

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Shaping the agenda: Youth engagement and empowerment at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women

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Shaping the agenda: Youth engagement and empowerment at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women

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After an invigorating three-day assembly, the CSW68 Youth Forum, held on 15–17 March 2024, closed with renewed commitments and actionable insights.

After an invigorating three-day assembly, the CSW68 Youth Forum, held on 15–17 March 2024, closed with renewed commitments and actionable insights.