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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

What political violence does to citizens

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March 2, 2026

What political violence does to citizens

Violence against politicians is a part of politics, but experimental studies find that its effect on citizens is muted.

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Violence against politicians is a part of politics, but experimental studies find that its effect on citizens is muted.

March 2, 2026
Ghana’s 2027 Elections: Rising Violence Against Women in Politics Exposed

As Ghana prepares for its 2027 local elections, new research presented in Accra highlights that violence against women in politics remains a significant barrier to democratic participation at the local level.

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https://www.undp.org/ghana/press-releases/new-research-highlights-violence-against-women-local-politics-ahead-ghanas-2027-elections
February 27, 2026
New research highlights violence against women in local politics ahead of Ghana’s 2027 elections

As Ghana prepares for local elections in 2027, new research presented in Accra today warns that violence against women in politics remains a significan

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Pornification of politics: How sexualized discourses threaten democracy

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February 27, 2026

Pornification of politics: How sexualized discourses threaten democracy

The sexualization of women in the political sphere has taken on a new and dangerous form that threatens democracy itself, a CSU professor argues.

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The sexualization of women in the political sphere has taken on a new and dangerous form that threatens democracy itself, a CSU professor argues.

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International Women's Day Webinar 2026 From Tokenism to Transformation: Achieving Gender Parity in Politics for the Next Generation

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International Women's Day Webinar 2026 From Tokenism to Transformation: Achieving Gender Parity in Politics for the Next Generation

As we commemorate International Women's Day 2026, the global political landscape continues to grapple with significant gender disparities in political

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https://globalvoices.org/2026/02/16/women-politicians-face-tech-facilitated-violence-in-ugandas-2026-elections/
February 20, 2026
Women politicians face tech-facilitated violence in Uganda’s 2026 elections

Since gaining independence from the UK in October 1962, Ugandan women have played a critical role in shaping politics and governance throughout the country.

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The Cost Of Backlash: How Roll-Backs On Women’s Rights Deepen Sexual Violence In Somaliland

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February 19, 2026

The Cost Of Backlash: How Roll-Backs On Women’s Rights Deepen Sexual Violence In Somaliland

Over the past decade Somaliland has seen a worrying convergence of political exclusion for women and active pushback against progressive sexual-offences laws and gender-equity measures.

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Over the past decade Somaliland has seen a worrying convergence of political exclusion for women and active pushback against progressive sexual-offences laws and gender-equity measures.

Delivering as one: United Nations system progress on ending violence against women and girls (2019–2024)

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February 19, 2026

Delivering as one: United Nations system progress on ending violence against women and girls (2019–2024)

This brief provides an overview of how the UN system has advanced global efforts to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls (VAWG) over the past five years.

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This brief provides an overview of how the UN system has advanced global efforts to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls (VAWG) over the past five years.

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