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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

Everyday acts of gender-based violence are far too common in Canadian politics

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April 4, 2017

Everyday acts of gender-based violence are far too common in Canadian politics

May 20, 2016
New Protocol Presented in Mexico to Deal with Cases of Political Violence Against Women

The National Elec

May 16, 2016
Ghana started a process to establish a Women´s Situation Room

The process to establish a Women’s Situation Room has started in Ghana.

March 30, 2016
Global efforts for the incorporation of the gender perspective to drug policies

The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs adopted in Vienna, Austria, a resolution on the necessi

February 9, 2016
Women and Politics in Turkey

CaféBabel, the collaborative online magazine created by young Europeans in 2001, published an article on the relationship between women and politics in Turkey.

February 1, 2016
The Congress of the State of Oaxaca approves the reform of the state law on women's access to a life without violence

The Congress of the State of Oaxaca approved last 28 January reforming the state law on women's access to a life without violence.