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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

https://www.undp.org/liberia/press-releases/over-40-advocates-trained-boost-womens-political-participation-liberia
October 14, 2025
Over 40 Advocates Trained to Boost Women’s Political Participation in Liberia

More than 40 representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), women’s rights groups, gender advocates, and key national institutions have completed a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening coordination and advocacy for increased women’s poli

https://www.newswire.lk/2025/10/13/sri-lanka-pledges-stronger-action-on-womens-rights-at-beijing-summit/
October 14, 2025
Sri Lanka pledges stronger action on women’s rights at Beijing Summit

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka reaffirms its commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls, and to translating principles into practical action for equality and dignity.

https://dailytrust.com/namibia-stands-out-as-nigeria-ranks-low-in-womens-representation-in-africa/
October 13, 2025
Namibia stands out as Nigeria ranks low in women’s representation in Africa

Nigeria ranks among the lowest in Africa for women’s political representation, while countries like Rwanda, Namibia, and South Africa lead with robust gender-inclusive policies and high female participation in governance.

https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/gender-balance-politics
October 13, 2025
Gender balance in politics

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Call for Proposals Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu

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Call for Proposals Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has launched a Call for Proposals under the 

https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/stories/press-release/2025/09/pacific-women-lead-intergenerational-dialogue-to-advance-political-participation
October 9, 2025
Pacific Women Lead Intergenerational Dialogue to Advance Political Participation

Nadi, Fiji – Over 30 women leaders, youth advocates, parliamentarians and gender equality champions from across the Pacific have gathered in Nadi, Fiji, for the WYDE | Women’s Leadership Regional Intergenerational Dialogue: Waves of Change – Pacific Women in Politics Ac

UN Women
October 8, 2025
Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations to expand women's leadership and political participation: WYDE| Women's Leadership

The WYDE | Women’s Leadership Initiative is a collaborative global effort aimed at advancing women’s full and effective political participation and decision-making at all levels, especially those most often left furthest behind.

https://punchng.com/empowering-women-for-greater-political-participation/
October 8, 2025
Empowering women for greater political participation

The advocacy for empowering women to participate more actively in politics and governance in Nigeria is gathering momentum once again, particularly as the country’s political discourse shifts increasingly towards the 2027 general elections.