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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

June 24, 2013
Women starting in politics get tough warnings, USA

The guest instructor in a Philadelphia University classroom got right to the point: You can do what you're thinking of doing, and you can make a difference. Just be prepared for the brutality.

June 21, 2013
Advancing Political Rights of Women, Nigeria

The violation of women’s rights both at the national and domestic strata have become burning and vexatious issues.

June 7, 2013
More Women, More Progress, USA

June 4, 2013
Pakistan: Harassment of female voters, aid workers shadow historic Pakistan election
Pakistan just held a historic election, but civil society is protesting over thousands of women barred from the polls by Islamic radicals and the fresh killings of aid workers in
May 31, 2013
Gang-rape call, flyers, among latest cheap attacks on Ambiga by illiterate illicit sex mentality bastards, Malaysia

After Perkasa's threat to attack the Chinese and the prime minister's lambasting of Bersih chairperson Ambiga Sreenevasan as someone who "threatened Islam", pro-UMNO supporters opposed to the July 9 rally have stepped up their campaign, this time with yet another vile tirade against Ambiga.

May 23, 2013
UNAMA and UN WOMEN call on Afghan authorities to ensure full implementation of Evaw law

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and UN Women have urged Afghan authorities to step up their efforts to e

May 21, 2013
Pakistan politician Zahra Shahid Hussain killed in Karachi

A senior female Pakistani politician has been sh

May 20, 2013
Elections 2013: ‘Dir women disenfranchised for security reasons’ , Pakistan