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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

High-level meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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November 26, 2024

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

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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

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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

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⁃ 10:00 to 10:45: Opening segment
Keynote statements
⁃ 10:45 to 13:00: Plenary segment

Click here to join live.

 

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

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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. 

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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

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November 24, 2024

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.

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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

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November 22, 2024

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

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“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

Women, not men, are major hindrance to women’s political breakthrough

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November 22, 2024

Women, not men, are major hindrance to women’s political breakthrough

The politician spoke at a one-day high level multi-stakeholder’s roundtable on enhancing women’s political participation in Nigeria.

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The politician spoke at a one-day high level multi-stakeholder’s roundtable on enhancing women’s political participation in Nigeria.

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New study reveals barriers to Gambian women’s participation in politics

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New study reveals barriers to Gambian women’s participation in politics

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At the Bakadaji Hotel in Bijilo yesterday, November 13, the Centre’s Executive Director Sait Matty Jaw presented a study report that sheds light on the deep-rooted cultural norms and societal pressures that hinder women’s participation in public and political life, alongside significant challenges facing youth.

In his presentation, Mr Jaw highlighted that societal expectations often limit women to traditional domestic roles, discouraging them from entering political spheres.

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At the Bakadaji Hotel in Bijilo yesterday, November 13, the Centre’s Executive Director Sait Matty Jaw presented a study report that sheds light on the deep-rooted cultural norms and societal pressures that hinder women’s participation in public and political life, alongside significant challenges facing youth.

In his presentation, Mr Jaw highlighted that societal expectations often limit women to traditional domestic roles, discouraging them from entering political spheres.

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