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.
CSW68 Call to Action: Technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence Roundtable and Reception
We are excited to share with you that on Monday 11 March 2024, the Government of Australia in partnership with Canada, the United States, the Global Partnership for Actio
February 6, 2024
Free training on preventing online violence against women for EU elections candidates
The European Women’s Lobby offers women in politics training on online violence against women in view of the upcoming EU elections. Book your spot on 13 or 16 February!
Friday briefing: Why the politics of young men and women are drifting further and further apart
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January 24, 2024
Online attacks on presidential candidates in Venezuela have a distinct gendered angle, study shows
In Venezuela, the opposition presidential primaries of October 22, 2023, unleashed a new wave of disinformation, propaganda and hoaxes on
January 9, 2024
Saving representative democracy from online trolls
More than 70 national elections are scheduled for 2024, including in eight of the 10 most populous countries. But one group is likely to be significantly under-represented: women.
December 30, 2023
Cyberbullying hinders women’s participation in Indonesia’s 2024 elections
Online bullying of women and girls in Indonesia skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this disturbing trend has continued and even intensified
December 29, 2023
Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is discouraging woman from entering politics
Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is having an impact in discouraging prospective female candidates.
IRELAND does not have enough women in political life.
Female politicians in top positions are sexually harassed
Female politicians have asked their male counterparts to desist from the habit of sexually harassing them, saying the vice is rampant in Uganda’s political corridors.