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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

VOTES WITHOUT VIOLENCE: Monitoring and Mitigating Violence Against Women in Elections

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October 19, 2016

VOTES WITHOUT VIOLENCE: Monitoring and Mitigating Violence Against Women in Elections

Election monitoring, whether by citizen observation groups or international observers, can provide a s

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Election monitoring, whether by citizen observation groups or international observers, can provide a s

NDI's “Votes Without Violence” online initiative

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October 19, 2016

NDI's “Votes Without Violence” online initiative

Through its “Votes Without Violence” initiative, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) is developing and testing new strategies to address violence against women in elections.

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Through its “Votes Without Violence” initiative, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) is developing and testing new strategies to address violence against women in elections.

October 13, 2016
Former Australian P.M. says women politicians face threats of rape and violence ‘almost daily’

Former prime minister Julia

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October 10, 2016
ISIS Terror Against Women: Trauma expert on mission to record ISIS horror stories

Abu Chiad boasted about beheading infidels, raping women and children and slaughtering in the name of Islam.

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September 27, 2016
Italy's parliament speaker exasperated after cartoon

"Men, enough sexism, it's 2016," th

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September 13, 2016
Sexual Violence Against Women Aggravated in Times of Conflict

After Amira’s husband was killed in the Syrian war, she found herself adrift in Lebanon.

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September 7, 2016
Center for the Holistic Development of Aymara Women

Womankind Worldwide explains the importance of the CDIMA, Center for the Holistic Development of Aymara Women (

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August 25, 2016
Gender Justice Struggle in Egypt

When the Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRD) Regional Coalition for Middle East and North Africa met last month in Beirut, one seat was noticeably empty.

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