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

Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women

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February 17, 2016

Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women

The Declaration on Political Harassment and Violence Against Women was issued in the framework of the Conv

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Breaking Barriers to Justice: Ending Violence against Women in the Americas

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Breaking Barriers to Justice: Ending Violence against Women in the Americas

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#NotTheCost: NDI to stop violence against women in politics

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#NotTheCost: NDI to stop violence against women in politics

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TV Show "Madam President"

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 11:01

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January 14, 2016

TV Show "Madam President"

The Middle East has never tried giving a woman the position of president.

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The Economist interviews a Saudi female councillor

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 14:13

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January 11, 2016

The Economist interviews a Saudi female councillor

The Economist's editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, speaks to Huda Al-Jeraisy, one of

October 13, 2015

NDI's New Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women during Nigerian Elections

Violence against women takes many forms and it is a global phenomenon.

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February 15, 2015

Bomb Attack in Eastern Afghanistan Kills Female Politician

A popular female politician in east Afghanistan, Angiza Shinwari, died in hospital on Monday following a bomb attack on her vehicle last week, Afghan officials said, underscoring the growing dangers for women in the government.

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