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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Female politician urge women to support, not castigate one another
The Coordinator, Afikpo North East Development Center, Comrade Ibe Immaculata Nnenna has urged women to encourage/support fellow women in office rather than castigate or seek their downfall.
The female politician spoke at a one-day high level multi-stakeholder’s roundtable on improving women’s political participation in Nigeria.
The event was organised by a Civil Society Organisation, Women Aid Collective, in partnership with UN Women, with support from the Government of Canada.
The Coordinator, Afikpo North East Development Center, Comrade Ibe Immaculata Nnenna has urged women to encourage/support fellow women in office rather than castigate or seek their downfall.
The female politician spoke at a one-day high level multi-stakeholder’s roundtable on improving women’s political participation in Nigeria.
The event was organised by a Civil Society Organisation, Women Aid Collective, in partnership with UN Women, with support from the Government of Canada.
Why are female politicians more often targeted with violence? New findings confirm depressing suspicions
Why are female politicians more often targeted with violence? New findings confirm depressing suspicions
Despite some progress, women remain seriously underrepresented in politics globally.
Despite some progress, women remain seriously underrepresented in politics globally.
High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
“High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”
“High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”
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High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - General Assembly, 79th session
High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - General Assembly, 79th session
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High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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⁃ 10:00 to 10:45: Opening segment
Keynote statements
⁃ 10:45 to 13:00: Plenary segment
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High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Description
⁃ 10:00 to 10:45: Opening segment
Keynote statements
⁃ 10:45 to 13:00: Plenary segment
Click here to join live.
Tech-based violence: Barrier to women in Uganda’s politics
Tech-based violence: Barrier to women in Uganda’s politics
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What you need to know:
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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman or a girl intentionally in 2023
The crisis of gender-based violence is urgent. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls.
Exposed: Malawi’s political party leadership still dominated by men, undermining gender equality efforts
Exposed: Malawi’s political party leadership still dominated by men, undermining gender equality efforts
Malawi’s political landscape continues to be marked by a stark gender imbalance in its leadership structures, with men still occupying the majority of top positions across the country’s major political parties.
Malawi’s political landscape continues to be marked by a stark gender imbalance in its leadership structures, with men still occupying the majority of top positions across the country’s major political parties.
Protecting women from violence more effectively through local and regional action
Protecting women from violence more effectively through local and regional action
“Regrettably, not much progress has been made in eliminating violence against women since the adoption of the latest Congress texts on this matter, notably on combating domestic violence in 2009 and on fighting sexist violence a
“Regrettably, not much progress has been made in eliminating violence against women since the adoption of the latest Congress texts on this matter, notably on combating domestic violence in 2009 and on fighting sexist violence a
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