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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.

 

Source: IPU
December 5, 2023
AI–4/5: On violence against women in politics, identify best practice and share it

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has prompted many experts to warn about its impacts on democracy. To explore this issue further, the IPU is preparing a series of articles on the topic.

United Nations Regional Information Center for Western Europe
December 4, 2023
How technology-facilitated gender-based violence impacts women and girls

Globally, approximately 736 million women — almost one in three — endure violence at least once in their life.

The impact of online violence against women in the 2022 Kenya general elections

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November 22, 2023

The impact of online violence against women in the 2022 Kenya general elections

The growth of internet users has brought about social and economic benefits on a global scale.

The growth of internet users has brought about social and economic benefits on a global scale.

Echo Live
November 15, 2023
'You're almost afraid to say what you think': Harassment contributing to women in Cork leaving politics

AN ELECTED member of Cork County Council, who has announced her intention not to run again, has said she received a death threat and online abuse during her two terms as a councillor.

October 17, 2023
'RomCom' cyber campaign targets women political leaders

Attendees of August's Women Political Leaders Summit 2023 conference found themselves targeted by a spoofed event website loaded with a new cyber espionage malware variant

Online abuse could drive women out of political life – the time to act is now

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September 27, 2023

Online abuse could drive women out of political life – the time to act is now

It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice – endure almost constant online threats and abuse or get out of public life.

It is becoming increasingly evident that life in modern politics is presenting women with a stark choice – endure almost constant online threats and abuse or get out of public life.

September 21, 2023
African women parliamentarians learn from UNESCO’s “The Chilling” project to combat online attacks

On 18 September 2023, in Tanzania, around 30 women parliamentarians from Africa convened for a high-level dialogue.

Disinformation and online political violence against women in Brazil

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September 20, 2023

Disinformation and online political violence against women in Brazil

The rise of the information society, predominantly sculpted by modern technologies, has blurred the lines between our online and offline lives.

The rise of the information society, predominantly sculpted by modern technologies, has blurred the lines between our online and offline lives.

Online harassment risks pushing Kenyan women out of politics

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September 15, 2023

Online harassment risks pushing Kenyan women out of politics

“I faced so much violence on Facebook”, she said. “I am separated from my husband, so people could say unimaginable things using [pseudonymous] accounts, to me and my family. It was just chaotic.”

“I faced so much violence on Facebook”, she said. “I am separated from my husband, so people could say unimaginable things using [pseudonymous] accounts, to me and my family. It was just chaotic.”