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
An article published in The Atlantic discusses the negative impacts for women’s political empowerment of the so-called ‘system of beauty’.
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.
The Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) has published an article on the situation of women defenders of human rights in Mesoamerica.
Female MPs are applauding one of th
Despite the declarations and conven
Despite the declarations and conven
The International Peace Institute (IPI) has interviewed Hon. Dr betty Achan Ogwaro, parliamentarian in the government of South Sudan.
After the dreadful murder of Honduran human rights activist and environmental defender, Berta Cáceres, many women organizations have organized p
The Minister of Labour and Home Aff
The Minister of Labour and Home Aff