March 8, 2013
International Women's Day: STATEMENT BY UNDP ADMINISTRATOR, HELEN CLARK
8 MARCH 2013
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
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
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In this text the author analyzes the suspected murder of Bolivian councilor, Juana Quispe Apaza, in the context of the approval of the
Interviews
Phillipus Wido Katamelo
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March 6, 2013
Phillipus Wido Katamelo
Member of Paliament from Namibia
Member of Paliament from Namibia
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Member of Paliament from Namibia
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.
March 1, 2013
Interview with María Eugenia Rojas Valverde, Expert on issues of democracy and women's rights, and an expert for iKNOW Politics, Bolivia
iKNOW Politics: In May of 2012 the Bolivian law relating to harassment and violence against women in politics was passed. Could you summarize the process leading to the enactment of this law, which actors played a key role in it and why?
February 26, 2013
Media advisory: UN Women co-sponsored events during the 57th Commission on the Status of Women, 4 – 15 March 2013
It is estimated that up to seven in ten women globally will be beaten, raped, abused, or mutilated in their lifetimes.
Interviews
Maria Eugenia Rojas Valverde
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February 12, 2013
Maria Eugenia Rojas Valverde
Expert on issues of democracy and women's rights, and an expert for iKNOW Politics, Bolivia
Expert on issues of democracy and women's rights, and an expert for iKNOW Politics, Bolivia
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Expert on issues of democracy and women's rights, and an expert for iKNOW Politics, Bolivia
Survey on attitudes toward women in politics in Montenegro
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February 8, 2013
Survey on attitudes toward women in politics in Montenegro
The goal of this research was to:
1. To examine attitudes, opinions and perception of public opinion, that is, to study the attitudes, opinions and perception of Montenegrin citizens through field F2F survey and discussion groups which include evaluations by means of response meters.
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The goal of this research was to:
1. To examine attitudes, opinions and perception of public opinion, that is, to study the attitudes, opinions and perception of Montenegrin citizens through field F2F survey and discussion groups which include evaluations by means of response meters.