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Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age

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Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age

Digital technologies have expanded opportunities for women in political participation, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing, but also present significant risks, particularly through technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF GBV) that disproportionately affects women in public life. While digital platforms can bridge gender gaps, creating truly inclusive digital spaces requires policy reforms and societal shifts that address gender norms, ensuring equitable access and safety for all women.

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Digital technologies have expanded opportunities for women in political participation, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing, but also present significant risks, particularly through technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF GBV) that disproportionately affects women in public life. While digital platforms can bridge gender gaps, creating truly inclusive digital spaces requires policy reforms and societal shifts that address gender norms, ensuring equitable access and safety for all women.

the guardian
November 6, 2024
Online gender-based violence undermines women’s political participation in Tanzania

DESPITE Tanzania’s progress toward gender equality in politics, women continue to be significantly underrepresented in leadership roles.

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Comparative analysis of the current legal frameworks in Latin America to fight online gender violence and support women’s leadership in public life

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October 30, 2024

Comparative analysis of the current legal frameworks in Latin America to fight online gender violence and support women’s leadership in public life

Multiple studies show that the use of social media has a negative impact on the political leadership of women and girls in Latin America.

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Multiple studies show that the use of social media has a negative impact on the political leadership of women and girls in Latin America.

Digital threats and public participation landscape assessment methodology

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October 28, 2024

Digital threats and public participation landscape assessment methodology

The Transform Digital Threats and Public Participation Landscape Assessment Methodology reflects the collaboration and contribution of many people  and organizations engaged in preventing, responding to, and mitigating Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence.

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The Transform Digital Threats and Public Participation Landscape Assessment Methodology reflects the collaboration and contribution of many people  and organizations engaged in preventing, responding to, and mitigating Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence.

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UN Women says AI can intensify online threats against women in politics

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