December 7, 2016
Impassioned Sandra Jansen calls on legislature to stand against misogyny
Warning: This story contains foul language some readers will find offensive.
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
Interviews
Sylvia Walby
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November 25, 2016
Sylvia Walby
Professor of Sociology at the University of Lancaster
Professor of Sociology at the University of Lancaster
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Professor of Sociology at the University of Lancaster
November 22, 2016
Threats of death and violence common for women in politics, an IPU report says
IPU Issues Brief on Sexism, Harassment and Violence Against Women Parliamentarians
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November 22, 2016
IPU Issues Brief on Sexism, Harassment and Violence Against Women Parliamentarians
This Issues Brief aims to clearly delineate the issues at stake by analysing the results of a first study specifically devoted to the subject of sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliament.
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This Issues Brief aims to clearly delineate the issues at stake by analysing the results of a first study specifically devoted to the subject of sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliament.
Unpacking Gender: The Humanitarian Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Jordan
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October 19, 2016
Unpacking Gender: The Humanitarian Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Jordan
With no political solution on the horizon to end the conflict in Syria, it is clear that humanitarian agencies must continue to prepare for a protracted conflict.
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With no political solution on the horizon to end the conflict in Syria, it is clear that humanitarian agencies must continue to prepare for a protracted conflict.
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.