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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

Comparative analysis of the current legal frameworks in Latin America to fight online gender violence and support women’s leadership in public life

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October 30, 2024

Comparative analysis of the current legal frameworks in Latin America to fight online gender violence and support women’s leadership in public life

Multiple studies show that the use of social media has a negative impact on the political leadership of women and girls in Latin America.

Multiple studies show that the use of social media has a negative impact on the political leadership of women and girls in Latin America.

Digital threats and public participation landscape assessment methodology

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October 28, 2024

Digital threats and public participation landscape assessment methodology

The Transform Digital Threats and Public Participation Landscape Assessment Methodology reflects the collaboration and contribution of many people  and organizations engaged in preventing, responding to, and mitigating Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence.

The Transform Digital Threats and Public Participation Landscape Assessment Methodology reflects the collaboration and contribution of many people  and organizations engaged in preventing, responding to, and mitigating Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence.

UN Women
October 28, 2024
In the Ukraine war, women are on the front lines and leading recovery
The Nation
October 28, 2024
Women Are Leading the Resistance Against Executions in Iran

Amid Iran’s heightened, unconscionable mass scale of executions and a growing abolitionist campaign of resistance led from within the country’s prisons, Iran’s Supreme Court overturned the death sentence for

Female candidates face an uphill battle on the national stage. Here's why

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October 23, 2024

Female candidates face an uphill battle on the national stage. Here's why

Hillary Clinton's loss in 2016 made some voters question whether a woman can be president.

Hillary Clinton's loss in 2016 made some voters question whether a woman can be president.

Interviews

Khurelbaatar Bulgantuya, Deputy Speaker of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia.

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October 21, 2024

Khurelbaatar Bulgantuya, Deputy Speaker of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia.

Deputy Speaker & Member of the State Great Khural, Mongolia
Global Voices
October 16, 2024
Legal barriers hinder fight against femicide in Nigeria and Kenya

Across Africa, women are being murdered at alarming rates, often by intimate partners or a male family member.