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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

The Citizen
January 2, 2025
Women leaders urge others to embrace political ambitions

Following their victories in the recent Local Government Elections, newly elected female leaders are encouraging other women to pursue leadership roles despite the challenges.

The Motivation for Women in Politics - The Contemporary Politics of Women’s Participation and Representation in Africa

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December 30, 2024

The Motivation for Women in Politics - The Contemporary Politics of Women’s Participation and Representation in Africa

Women’s presence in politics is vital for shaping policy outcomes in the economic, social and cultural spheres.

Women’s presence in politics is vital for shaping policy outcomes in the economic, social and cultural spheres.

UN Women
December 19, 2024
Only five women elected in direct presidential elections in 2024

New York, 19 December, 2024 –

cyber news
December 17, 2024
AI deepfakes are targeting women in politics at alarming rates

A new report has found that women in Congress are 70 times more likely to be targeted by deepfakes than men, often with sexually explicit images created by AI.

‘The year of democracy’: How 2024 impacted female representation in global politics

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December 16, 2024

‘The year of democracy’: How 2024 impacted female representation in global politics

Ahead of 2024, political experts and commentators were calling this “the year of democracy”. It was deemed a “make or break year”, as around 1.5 billion peop

Ahead of 2024, political experts and commentators were calling this “the year of democracy”. It was deemed a “make or break year”, as around 1.5 billion peop

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South China Morning Post
December 13, 2024
In India, women-centric politics comes to the fore in crucial state elections

In a dramatic shift in

Ghana’s election system keeps women out of parliament. How to change that ?

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December 11, 2024

Ghana’s election system keeps women out of parliament. How to change that ?

Voters in Ghana elected the country’s first woman vice president, Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, in early December 202

Voters in Ghana elected the country’s first woman vice president, Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, in early December 202