Democracy growing, but gender equality a key issue: UNDP
15 Sep 2011, 5:06 PM
Eleanor Johnstone
The UNDP International Day of Democracy was celebrated today under the theme “Youth Inclusion and Democracy” at the Nasandhura Palace Hotel. Representatives from the government, UNDP, and the Human Rights Commission spoke on democratic progress in the Maldives.
Youth in civil society were widely recognised as a key factor for democratic growth in the Maldives.
UN Advisor on Social Cohesion and Governance, Ferdinand von Habsburg-Lothringen, delivered the opening speech.
“Civil society in the Maldives is impressive. It is an important avenue for young people to engage with their community and to hold leaders accountable,” he said.
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