CSW 67: Tech for Inclusion: Harnessing Digital Technologies to Combat Online Violence Against Women in Politics
Against the backdrop of the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which has "Innovation and technological change,
ICTs and Women’s Political Participation
ICTs can be potentially used to foster wider political participation. Look here for inspiration and examples of how women around the world used ICTs to change their societies.
CSW 67: Digital tools for enhancing women’s political participation
The prioritisation of technology in enhancing gender equality is enshrined in Sustainable Development Goal 5.
‘Gender trolling’ is curbing women’s rights – and making money for digital platforms
Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk
CSW67 (2023)
The sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place from 6 to 17 March 2023.
February 21, 2023
‘It could be your next-door neighbour’: how female MPs cope with misogynistic abuse
As Nicola Sturgeon quits, online vitriol continues to leave female politicians fearing for their safety
Summary of the e-Discussion on Women in Politics and the Media
This e-Discussion raised awareness and collected experiences and knowledge on gender differences in political media coverage, its impact on women’s political participation and representation, as well as
Fight to get Fijian women in politics
Fijian women remain severely under-represented in politics.
Hate in plain sight: Abuse targeting women ahead of the 2022 midterm elections on TikTok and Instagram
Online abuse has a profound impact on the health of democratic societies, threatening progress on diversity and representation in politics.
USA: Women in politics still face sexism from the media
From Hillary Clinton to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, some things have yet to change.