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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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Polls and trolls: is violent online abuse turning women off local politics?

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October 20, 2025

Polls and trolls: is violent online abuse turning women off local politics?

In her final speech as Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau spoke candidly about the relentle

In her final speech as Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau spoke candidly about the relentle

Navigating Backlash: Iran’s ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ Protests and its Aftermath

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October 15, 2025

Navigating Backlash: Iran’s ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ Protests and its Aftermath

Feminist scholars and advocates have long asserted that women’s rights and gender equality are fundamental prerequisites for democratic governance.

Feminist scholars and advocates have long asserted that women’s rights and gender equality are fundamental prerequisites for democratic governance.

Iranian Feminist Resistance: Paving the Way to National and Global Change

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October 15, 2025

Iranian Feminist Resistance: Paving the Way to National and Global Change

Women of Iran, similar to those across many parts of the region, benefit from a long history of feminist activism.

Women of Iran, similar to those across many parts of the region, benefit from a long history of feminist activism.