Skip to main content

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

August 25, 2016
Human Rights Watch Analyzes Women's Decision-Making in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s male guardianship system remains the most significant impediment to women’s rights in the country despite limited reforms over the last decade, Human

August 22, 2016
Consultant to Develop a Guidance Note on Integrating Gender into Counter Terrorism policies and Programmes for the UN System
 

e-Discussions

August 5, 2016
The Guardian view on sex abuse: lessons from home and abroad

The Guardian has published an editorial on sex abuse that we transcribed due to its interest and relevance.

August 5, 2016
The World Economic Forum Addresses the Issue of Sexism in Politics

The World Economic Forum has published an article on the relevance that sexism still has in politics nowadays.

August 5, 2016
Julia Gillard, former Australian prime minister, urges Americans to call out sexism against Hillary Clinton

The Guardian has published an article on the support that former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard is giving to Hillary Clinton.

August 5, 2016
Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton Faces Sexism on Twitter

As the Democratic presidential primary contest between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders has grown much closer, some commentators suggest that Clinton’s campaign is

August 2, 2016
Hafsa Mossi, former Burundian government minister, assassinated

Former Burundian government minister and spokeswoman Hafsa Mossi was shot dead by unknown assailants in the capital Bujumbura last month.