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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
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May 13, 2025
New survey shows half of women’s organizations aiding women in crises may shut down in six months due to global aid cuts
Geneva, Switzerland — Globally, 308 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance across 73 countries, a figure that continues to rise with escalating conflict, climate change, food insecurity, and disease outbreaks.
‘Politics has a problem with young women. I’ve seen it first hand’
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April 23, 2025
‘Politics has a problem with young women. I’ve seen it first hand’
When I stood for election last year, I knew I’d be pushing boundaries.
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When I stood for election last year, I knew I’d be pushing boundaries.
April 23, 2025
Stronger laws needed to protect women in politics
KUCHING: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has called for stronger laws to protect women in politics, citing online harassment and fake news as key deterrents.
April 17, 2025
Growing threats faced by women candidates undermine our democracy
As Liberal MP Pam Damoff prepares to leave politics, she joins other Canadian women MPs in warning that growing threats and harassment are
April 17, 2025
Transforming Social Norms to Advance Women’s Political Participation
Brussels, Belgium – On 4-5 February 2025, UN Women convened a two-day Expert Group Meeting (EGM) to address one of the most persistent barriers to gender equality in political and public life: discriminatory social norms.
April 15, 2025
Damning study of online abuse of female MPs shows urgent legal reform is needed
I want to be a politician when I grow up. Stop the negativity toward women.
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April 11, 2025
I want to be a politician when I grow up. Stop the negativity toward women.
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April 11, 2025
Violence and sexist harassment against female MPs ‘rife across Asia-Pacific’
Sexism, harassment and violence against women are rife in parliaments across the Asia-Pacific region, according to a damning report published on Tuesday that lays bare the scale of abuse faced by women in politics.