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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

The Politics of Oppression against Afghan Women

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January 6, 2025

The Politics of Oppression against Afghan Women

As women worldwide grapple with tears and grief, Afghan women endure deafening silence resonating around the world with different stages of bans and sanctions since the Taliban has taken over this land.

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As women worldwide grapple with tears and grief, Afghan women endure deafening silence resonating around the world with different stages of bans and sanctions since the Taliban has taken over this land.

Sudanese Women’s Participation in Ongoing Peace Processes

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December 20, 2024

Sudanese Women’s Participation in Ongoing Peace Processes

International IDEA organized in August 2024, in Kampala, Uganda, a roundtable with the Adeela Foundation to discuss and evaluate the role of Sudanese women in peace and ending war initiatives.

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International IDEA organized in August 2024, in Kampala, Uganda, a roundtable with the Adeela Foundation to discuss and evaluate the role of Sudanese women in peace and ending war initiatives.

cyber news
December 17, 2024
AI deepfakes are targeting women in politics at alarming rates

A new report has found that women in Congress are 70 times more likely to be targeted by deepfakes than men, often with sexually explicit images created by AI.

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The Kathmandu Post
December 17, 2024
Online violence against women in Nepali politics rising

A new report published by the Open Nepal Initiative (ONI) sheds light on the increasing number of incidents of online violence targeting women politicians in Nepal.

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Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age

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December 16, 2024

Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age

Backlash, Misogyny in the Digital Age, directed by Léa Clermont-Dion and Guylaine Maroist: A shocking story of four women leaders whose lives are overturned by cyberviolence. They share a common cause: refusing to be silenced.

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Backlash, Misogyny in the Digital Age, directed by Léa Clermont-Dion and Guylaine Maroist: A shocking story of four women leaders whose lives are overturned by cyberviolence. They share a common cause: refusing to be silenced.

Interviews

The Markup
December 11, 2024
1 in 6 Congresswomen Targeted by AI-Generated Sexually Explicit Deepfakes

More than two dozen members of Congress have been the victims of sexually explicit deepfakes — and an overwhelming majority of those impacted are women, according to a new study that spotlights the stark gender disparity in this technology and the evolving risks for wom

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247ureport
November 27, 2024
Female politician urge women to support, not castigate one another

The Coordinator, Afikpo North East Development Center, Comrade Ibe Immaculata Nnenna has urged women to encourage/support fellow women in office rather than castigate or seek their downfall.

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