November 25, 2024
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman or a girl intentionally in 2023
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
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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Strategies and tools to support women in public life against gender-based violence online and offline
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Strategies and tools to support women in public life against gender-based violence online and offline
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November 14, 2024
New study reveals barriers to Gambian women’s participation in politics
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, alon
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Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age
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Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age
Digital technologies have expanded opportunities for women in political participation, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing, but also present significant risks, particularly through technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF GBV) that disproportionately affects women in public life. While digital platforms can bridge gender gaps, creating truly inclusive digital spaces requires policy reforms and societal shifts that address gender norms, ensuring equitable access and safety for all women.
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Digital technologies have expanded opportunities for women in political participation, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing, but also present significant risks, particularly through technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF GBV) that disproportionately affects women in public life. While digital platforms can bridge gender gaps, creating truly inclusive digital spaces requires policy reforms and societal shifts that address gender norms, ensuring equitable access and safety for all women.
November 6, 2024
Online gender-based violence undermines women’s political participation in Tanzania
DESPITE Tanzania’s progress toward gender equality in politics, women continue to be significantly underrepresented in leadership roles.
