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
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May 12, 2016
Violence against women in politics boosted in the era of internet-based political communication
A new article published in The Cap Times focuses on the sexist violence experienced by women who are involved in politics.
May 12, 2016
New study on the negative effects of 'system of beauty' for women in politics
An article published in The Atlantic discusses the negative impacts for women’s political empowerment of the so-called ‘system of beauty’.
May 10, 2016
Violence, resistance and commitment to peace define the situation of Kurdish women today
Judith Prat, documentary photographer, has recently published an article on the sustained political struggle of Kurdish women. The article builds upon an interview with Cemile Akgun (vid.
May 9, 2016
The Mesoamerican Initiative for Women Defenders of Human Rights offers data on violence against women in politics in this region
The Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) has published an article on the situation of women defenders of human rights in Mesoamerica.
May 5, 2016
Canadian MP Michelle Rempel paints picture of routine sexism in Parliament
Female MPs are applauding one of th
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’
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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.