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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

March 13, 2013
A Political Tug-of-War Over Militarism and Gender Violence
March 13, 2013
Women’s Security in the Middle East and North Africa

What are the challenges to women’s security in the MENA region?

March 8, 2013
Partnerships to address violence against women: Parliamentary caucuses as a platform

The annual parliamentary event on the occasion of the 57th session of Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) that was held in New York on 5 March 2013.

March 8, 2013
International Women's Day: STATEMENT BY UNDP ADMINISTRATOR, HELEN CLARK

8 MARCH 2013

 

Political Violence Against Women: A Never-Ending Story

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March 7, 2013

Political Violence Against Women: A Never-Ending Story

In this text the author analyzes the suspected murder of Bolivian councilor,  Juana Quispe Apaza, in the context of the approval of the 

In this text the author analyzes the suspected murder of Bolivian councilor,  Juana Quispe Apaza, in the context of the approval of the 

March 7, 2013
First Maasai woman MP beats ‘curse’ to win seat, Kenya

Interviews

March 4, 2013
Kenya heads to polls as women seek justice for violence during last election

The testimonies filed to a Nairobi court last week are difficult to read. A woman is raped in front of her daughter, first by police and then by looters. A student is dragged into the bush and has his foreskin cut off.