May 5, 2016
Canadian MP Michelle Rempel paints picture of routine sexism in Parliament
Female MPs are applauding one of th
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
Oxfam Webinar on ‘Public influencing to end Violence against Women and Girls’
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May 4, 2016
Oxfam Webinar on ‘Public influencing to end Violence against Women and Girls’
Despite the declarations and conven
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Despite the declarations and conven
Interviews
Oluremi Tinubu
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April 21, 2016
Oluremi Tinubu
Member of the Nigerian Senate, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women's Affairs
Member of the Nigerian Senate, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women's Affairs
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Member of the Nigerian Senate, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women's Affairs
April 12, 2016
IPI Interviews South Sudan's MP, Hon. Betty Ogwaro, on the difficult situation for women in her country
The International Peace Institute (IPI) has interviewed Hon. Dr betty Achan Ogwaro, parliamentarian in the government of South Sudan.
April 8, 2016
Protests spread all over the world to condemn the murder of Berta Cáceres
After the dreadful murder of Honduran human rights activist and environmental defender, Berta Cáceres, many women organizations have organized p
UN Radio interview : Minister says women face "rough political arena" in Botswana
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March 21, 2016
UN Radio interview : Minister says women face "rough political arena" in Botswana
The Minister of Labour and Home Aff
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The Minister of Labour and Home Aff
March 11, 2016
UN Report dennounces severe violations of Human Rights in South Sudan, affecting particularly women
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights has just published a new report on the serious situation affecting human rights in South Sudan.
March 8, 2016
Madeleine Albright op-ed on CNN: A hidden reality: Violence against women in politics.
Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001, has published an Op-Ed on CNN on the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2016. Ms.
March 7, 2016
iKNOW Politics wishes all its members and followers a happy Women's Day 2016!
On September 2015, the UN Sustainable Development Summit approved 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.