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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

July 13, 2016
Director of leading feminist organization Nazra banned from travel

The Executive Director of Nazra For Feminist Studies center, Mozn Hassan, was banned from traveling last month. Nazra published the following statement:

ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR WOMEN VICTIMS OF SEXUAL   VIOLENCE: EDUCATION AND HEALTH

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June 21, 2016

ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR WOMEN VICTIMS OF SEXUAL   VIOLENCE: EDUCATION AND HEALTH

June 16, 2016
Helen Joan Cox, MP in the UK Parliament, dies at age 41, after suffering an attack in her constituency

Helen Joan Cox, Labour Party politician and Member of the UK Parliament for the constituency of Batley and Spen, has died afte

June 16, 2016
Half of Labour's female councillors in Glasgow to quit 'macho' council

The Herald Scotland reports that a

Round table on eliminating violence against women hosted by the Swiss Press Club

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June 13, 2016

Round table on eliminating violence against women hosted by the Swiss Press Club

June 6, 2016
Almost all of Israel’s 32 women in parliament have been sexually harassed or assaulted

Out of 32 female members of Israel'