African Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (FPA)

Lawmakers in Maldives Pledge to Support Women Leaders

By Cecilia Russell
A meeting of parliamentarians in Malé, the Maldives, pledged to provide an enabling environment for emerging women leaders by supporting them and promoting a political culture rooted in mutual respect, inclusivity, and equal opportunity.

Tanzanian Speaker Calls for Urgent Investment in Youth to Harness Demographic Dividend

By Kizito Makoye
Speaker of the Tanzanian Parliament and President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Tulia Akson, has called for bold and immediate investments in young people to unlock the demographic dividend and accelerate sustainable development across Africa and Asia.
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