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Violence Against Women in Politics

As the prominence of women in politics increases, so does the incidence of violence against women in politics. This section highlights news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics

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Confronting backlash against women’s rights, 193 nations commit to speed action on gender equality

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Confronting backlash against women’s rights, 193 nations commit to speed action on gender equality

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Confronting a rising backlash against women’s rights, the U.N.’s 193 member nations made a commitment Monday to accelerate action on more than a dozen fronts to achieve gender equality.

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Confronting a rising backlash against women’s rights, the U.N.’s 193 member nations made a commitment Monday to accelerate action on more than a dozen fronts to achieve gender equality.

Debunking social gender norms though the Young Women’s Empowerment Academies

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March 7, 2025

Debunking social gender norms though the Young Women’s Empowerment Academies

#DemocracyForAll calls for leaving no one behind in political participation and representation.
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#DemocracyForAll calls for leaving no one behind in political participation and representation.

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Informal SDG16+ Roundtable Dialogue at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women

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Informal SDG16+ Roundtable Dialogue at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women

This SDG16+ Informal Roundtable will facilitate an open dialogue among civil society, member states, UN staff, and other stak
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Webinar Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age

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March 6, 2025

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

The discussion focused on the unique challenges women politicians face in digital spaces, including online harassment, gender-based cyber violence, and the spread of misinformation.

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The discussion focused on the unique challenges women politicians face in digital spaces, including online harassment, gender-based cyber violence, and the spread of misinformation.

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Women in public positions in North Macedonia are easy targets of hate speech

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Women in public positions in North Macedonia are easy targets of hate speech

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This article by  Fjola Zlatku was first published in Albanian by Portalb.mk and translated into English by Meta.mk. An edited version is republished here under a content-sharing agreement between Global Voices an

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This article by  Fjola Zlatku was first published in Albanian by Portalb.mk and translated into English by Meta.mk. An edited version is republished here under a content-sharing agreement between Global Voices an

‘We have a big body of work ahead’ – New junior minister says government is facing uphill task to attract more women into politics Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth has said the current junior and senior ministerial make-up of the new government is not reflectiv

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January 31, 2025

‘We have a big body of work ahead’ – New junior minister says government is facing uphill task to attract more women into politics Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth has said the current junior and senior ministerial make-up of the new government is not reflectiv

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Ending harassment in politics is non-negotiable

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January 31, 2025

Ending harassment in politics is non-negotiable

Among the most pressing issues we face today is the persistent harassment of women in politics and government — a problem that undermines both the integrity of public service and the diversity of leadership our communities desperately need

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Among the most pressing issues we face today is the persistent harassment of women in politics and government — a problem that undermines both the integrity of public service and the diversity of leadership our communities desperately need

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Attacks on Jess Phillips show how online abuse of women is intended to keep them out of the public square

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Attacks on Jess Phillips show how online abuse of women is intended to keep them out of the public square

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British MP Jess Phillips describing the online attacks she has received from Elon Musk in recent days as “very, very, very tiring” will have struck a chord with many women. Powerful men trying to silence women happens so often that it rarely makes news.

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British MP Jess Phillips describing the online attacks she has received from Elon Musk in recent days as “very, very, very tiring” will have struck a chord with many women. Powerful men trying to silence women happens so often that it rarely makes news.

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