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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

Datablog | Georgians overwhelming see gender equality as important to country’s future success

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April 23, 2025

Datablog | Georgians overwhelming see gender equality as important to country’s future success

A recent UN Women and CRRC Georgia study has found that the vast majority of Georgians find it important to work towards a more equal society.

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A recent UN Women and CRRC Georgia study has found that the vast majority of Georgians find it important to work towards a more equal society.

Most young people support democracy, but many are skeptical it works for them

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April 16, 2025

Most young people support democracy, but many are skeptical it works for them

While almost two-thirds of young people in the U.S. support democracy, almost a third view it skeptically and are more inclined to accept authoritarianism, according to a new report on attitudes of youth in America after the 2024 elections.

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While almost two-thirds of young people in the U.S. support democracy, almost a third view it skeptically and are more inclined to accept authoritarianism, according to a new report on attitudes of youth in America after the 2024 elections.

NWHP
April 15, 2025
Damning study of online abuse of female MPs shows urgent legal reform is needed
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new age
April 15, 2025
Support for youth quota in JS almost nil

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party strongly disagreed with the Constitutional Reform Commission on its proposal for a quota of 10 per cent parliamentary seats for young candidates.

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fbc news
April 11, 2025
Women seek political reform

The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement and the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre have called for reforms to increase women’s participation in politics.

They outlined systemic barriers that limit women’s involvement in the political process.

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Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

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April 11, 2025

Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

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Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

hankyoreh
April 10, 2025
After leading charge to oust Yoon, young women and LGBTQ+ Koreans flock to unions and politics to make lasting change

Ever since Korea was rocked by former president Yoon Suk-yeol’s botched martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 25-year-old Yu Seul-gi’s life has gone in an unexpected direction.

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the nation
April 4, 2025
Beyond election day: How sexism transcends party lines in Kenyan politics

From parliamentary sexism to online harassment, women face multi-faceted barriers to political participation across all levels of government.

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