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
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.
8 MARCH 2013
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
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.
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?
It is estimated that up to seven in ten women globally will be beaten, raped, abused, or mutilated in their lifetimes.
