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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

Irish Examiner
April 8, 2024
Female MEPs warned of deep-fake explicit image threat ahead of upcoming elections

Female MEPs have been warned of the threat of deep-fake explicit images being used against them in the upcoming elections.

UN Sustainable Development Group
April 3, 2024
Peace and politics: women in Mali persevere through crises

"If things aren't going well in town, [...] we issue alerts. Because women are afraid. The children are afraid. We get together to discuss and solve any issues so that we can move forward together."

Global Voices
March 21, 2024
International Women's Day: Latin American cities protest for women's rights

Every March 8, millions of women mobilize in Latin America to be part of the agenda of International Women's Day.

GZERO Media
March 21, 2024
Online violence means real-world danger for women in politics like EU's Lucia Nicholsonová

In a compelling dialogue from a GZERO Global Stage discussion on gender equality in the age of AI, Lucia Nicholsonová, former Slovak National Assembly vice president and current member of European Parliament for Slovakia, recounts her harrowing personal experiences with

Three in four women not comfortable expressing political opinions online

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March 20, 2024

Three in four women not comfortable expressing political opinions online

Three quarters (77%) of women are not comfortable expressing political opinions online because of fears they will be targeted by harmful online behaviours such as misogyny, trolling, threats and harassment,

Three quarters (77%) of women are not comfortable expressing political opinions online because of fears they will be targeted by harmful online behaviours such as misogyny, trolling, threats and harassment,

Horn Observer
March 20, 2024
Somali women MPs rally against opposition to women's participation in politics

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a press conference joined by local women activists on Monday, Somali women Members of Parliament (MPs) expressed their frustration and lack of political will to include a 30% women quota in the constitutional amendments amidst a heated de

Dr Stefanie Reher on researching disabled women's experiences in politics

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March 20, 2024

Dr Stefanie Reher on researching disabled women's experiences in politics

As part of Strathclyde Women's Week 2024, we are focusing on the work of Humanities & Social Sciences academics whose research relates particularly to the experiences of women and girls.

As part of Strathclyde Women's Week 2024, we are focusing on the work of Humanities & Social Sciences academics whose research relates particularly to the experiences of women and girls.

Global Voices
March 19, 2024
Women march for Palestine and against patriarchy in Pakistan

On International Women’s Day, March 8, women in major cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Multan,

Source: The Nation Thailand
March 16, 2024
‘We have to try harder than the men’ – women politicians struggle for parity

Thailand was once regarded as one of the most progressive in fostering gender equality. It was the second country in Asia to grant women the right to vote, as far back as 1932.