iKNOW Politics Report on Violence Against Women in Politics
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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Parliamentary Action on Elimination and Prevention of Violence Against Women
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Parliamentary Action on Elimination and Prevention of Violence Against Women
The priority theme of the 57th UN Commission of the Status of Women will be the elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls.
Inequalities in women's lives are complex and intersected and violence against women and girls can be tackled from many angles by different stakeholders.
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The priority theme of the 57th UN Commission of the Status of Women will be the elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls.
Inequalities in women's lives are complex and intersected and violence against women and girls can be tackled from many angles by different stakeholders.
UN Women: The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence agaisnt Women and Girls
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March 27, 2011
UN Women: The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence agaisnt Women and Girls
The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls is an online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementations and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls.
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The Global Virtual Knowledge Centre to End Violence against Women and Girls is an online resource in English, French and Spanish, designed to serve the needs of policymakers, programme implementations and other practitioners dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls.
April 27, 2026
Kenya rolls out new police training guide to tackle rising sexual and digital GBV
President William Ruto last year established and mandated a 42-member task force to recommend solutions to the rising wave of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The move came after cases hit record levels, triggering widespread public outcry.
The Cost of Leading: Violence against Women in Kenyan Politics in the Lead-up to 2027
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March 30, 2026
The Cost of Leading: Violence against Women in Kenyan Politics in the Lead-up to 2027
Kenyan women are at the forefront of defending their democracy. Their recent leadership reflects a long history of pivotal contributions, both to women’s rights and the rights of all Kenyans.
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Kenyan women are at the forefront of defending their democracy. Their recent leadership reflects a long history of pivotal contributions, both to women’s rights and the rights of all Kenyans.
February 18, 2026
One giant boys' club? Why Westminster can still feel like a man's world
Is there a boys' club in politics? I ask a smart, tough, very experienced woman who has worked at the highest level of government.
"Yes," comes the answer - without a second's hesitation. "The end."
February 16, 2026
Women politicians face tech-facilitated violence in Uganda’s 2026 elections
February 11, 2026
Pakistan and Thailand exchange expertise on ending violence against women
February 5, 2026
African traditional leaders meet in Lagos to accelerate action on gender-based violence prevention