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

Arab Spring or Arab Autumn: Women’s Political Participation in the Arab Uprisings and Beyond

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July 26, 2016

Arab Spring or Arab Autumn: Women’s Political Participation in the Arab Uprisings and Beyond

On January 30, 2014, the Middle Eas

UN Women Annual Report 2015-2016

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July 21, 2016

UN Women Annual Report 2015-2016

2015 was UN Women’s fifth year.

Violations Against Women in Syria and the Disproportionate Impact of the Conflict on Them

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July 21, 2016

Violations Against Women in Syria and the Disproportionate Impact of the Conflict on Them

The ceasefire, brokered in February 2016, is beginning to fail.

July 21, 2016

Council establishes mandate on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

The Human Rights Council decided to appoint, for a period of three years, an Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual ori

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July 13, 2016

OpenDemocracy defends grassroots women crisis responders

OpenDemocracy has published the following report in defense of grassroots women crisis responders.

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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:

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