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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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March 7, 2025
Online ‘manosphere’ is moving misogyny to the mainstream

The pushback against gender equality is one of the findings in a major report from UN Women, the UN agency for gender equality, on the progress made so far in advancing women’s rights worldwide.

Webinar Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age

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March 6, 2025

Webinar Opportunities and Challenges: Women’s Political Participation in the Digital Age

The webinar focused on the challenges and opportunities for women politicians in the digital space.

The webinar focused on the challenges and opportunities for women politicians in the digital space.

Global Voices
February 3, 2025
Women in public positions in North Macedonia are easy targets of hate speech

This article by  Fjola Zlatku was first published in Albanian by Portalb.mk and translated into English

Ending harassment in politics is non-negotiable

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January 31, 2025

Ending harassment in politics is non-negotiable

Among the most pressing issues we face today is the persistent harassment of women in politics and government — a problem that undermines both the integrity of public service and the diversity of leadership our communities desperately need

Among the most pressing issues we face today is the persistent harassment of women in politics and government — a problem that undermines both the integrity of public service and the diversity of leadership our communities desperately need

The Conversation
January 27, 2025
Attacks on Jess Phillips show how online abuse of women is intended to keep them out of the public square

British MP Jess Phillips describing the online attacks she has received from Elon Musk in recent days as “very, very, very tiring” will have struck a chord with many women.

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January 15, 2025
The most affected by terrorism, women seek space in the reconstruction of Niger: 'Villages should live in peace'

Women have always been at the forefront of people’s struggles in Niger. The example of Saraounia Mangou is emblematic and became a film.

Why have we normalised hate speech against women in politics?

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January 14, 2025

Why have we normalised hate speech against women in politics?

Women have emerged as a significant vote bank in the last few elections in India. Despite that, political speeches of elected representatives or contestants across parties have consistently displayed an aversion to or prejudice against women.

Women have emerged as a significant vote bank in the last few elections in India. Despite that, political speeches of elected representatives or contestants across parties have consistently displayed an aversion to or prejudice against women.