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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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Australia MP says male colleague used to breathe on her neck in parliament

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Australia MP says male colleague used to breathe on her neck in parliament

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A prominent Australian politician says she has been subjected to ongoing harassment inside the nation's parliament.

Former cabinet minister Karen Andrews alleges an unnamed male colleague used to "breathe on" her neck and make crude remarks in the lower house.

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A prominent Australian politician says she has been subjected to ongoing harassment inside the nation's parliament.

Former cabinet minister Karen Andrews alleges an unnamed male colleague used to "breathe on" her neck and make crude remarks in the lower house.

‘It is perhaps easier as a man than a woman to say that it is tougher for women in politics’

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September 12, 2023

‘It is perhaps easier as a man than a woman to say that it is tougher for women in politics’

The past twelve months or more have not been so good for women in senior political positions.

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The past twelve months or more have not been so good for women in senior political positions.

Informative cards “Violence against women in politics”

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September 8, 2023

Informative cards “Violence against women in politics”

Women and girls constitute more than half of Moldova’s population, yet they are under-represented in the bodies that make key decisions affecting their lives.

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Women and girls constitute more than half of Moldova’s population, yet they are under-represented in the bodies that make key decisions affecting their lives.

‘Failure to address cyber violence against women in politics may silence women's voices’

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September 8, 2023

‘Failure to address cyber violence against women in politics may silence women's voices’



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State of affairs examines violence towards women in politics and proper representation

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State of affairs examines violence towards women in politics and proper representation

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Debbie Walsh, Director of the Center for American Women and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University, sits down for a conversation with Steve Adubato about violence towards women in politics, female representation in office, and why it matters in New Jersey.

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Debbie Walsh, Director of the Center for American Women and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University, sits down for a conversation with Steve Adubato about violence towards women in politics, female representation in office, and why it matters in New Jersey.

Dismantle barriers to women’s political participation

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September 4, 2023

Dismantle barriers to women’s political participation

While the push for gender equity continues globally, the country’s recently held harmonized elections proved that there is still a long way to go as far as women’s politic

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While the push for gender equity continues globally, the country’s recently held harmonized elections proved that there is still a long way to go as far as women’s politic

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Zimbabwe’s election was a fight between men – women are sidelined in politics despite quotas

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Zimbabwe’s election was a fight between men – women are sidelined in politics despite quotas

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Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonised elections have largely been depicted as a battle between the two “Big Men” – President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zanu-PF and Nelson Chamisa of the leading opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Significant media attention focused on the uneven playing field between the ruling party and the opposition.

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Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonised elections have largely been depicted as a battle between the two “Big Men” – President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zanu-PF and Nelson Chamisa of the leading opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Significant media attention focused on the uneven playing field between the ruling party and the opposition.

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