Violence Against Women in Politics

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence is increasingly being identified as a barrier to women’s participation in Fiji’s political stage.

Minister for Women Sashi Kiran says digital platforms that should support democratic participation are instead being used to intimidate women.

Many women are holding back from entering politics due to fears for their safety and the safety of their families and children, despite growing calls for greater female representation in Parliament.

Bangladesh has dropped 55 places in the global index measuring gender inequality in one year. The country ranked 24th in 2025, but this year it stands 79th among 145 countries.

Kenyan women seeking elective positions face political violence, harassment and high campaign costs that continue to limit their participation in leadership, female legislators have said.

Since the 1990s, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been

Nairobi, Kenya, 27 July 2026 – The Government of Kenya, through the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action under the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, UN Women Kenya and partners concluded a two-day National Consu

Online spaces, and social media in particular, are forums for vigorous political debate. They provide a space for members of the public to express political opinions, organise, and sometimes even interact directly with politicians.

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has called for electoral and political reforms to create a safer environment for women and youth seeking elective positions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Online spaces, and social media in particular, are forums for vigorous political debate. They provide a space for members of the public to express political opinions, organize and sometimes even interact directly with politicians.