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 23, 2026
Digital Violence Impacts Latin American Women in Politics
HAVANA TIMES – Women’s political participation in Latin America and the Caribbean has increased over the last 25 years, especially in the legislative branch, but this rise has been accompanied by more discrimination and violence, amplified and accelerated by cyberspaces.
What political violence does to citizens
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March 2, 2026
What political violence does to citizens
Violence against politicians is a part of politics, but experimental studies find that its effect on citizens is muted.
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Violence against politicians is a part of politics, but experimental studies find that its effect on citizens is muted.
March 2, 2026
Ghana’s 2027 Elections: Rising Violence Against Women in Politics Exposed
As Ghana prepares for its 2027 local elections, new research presented in Accra highlights that violence against women in politics remains a significant barrier to democratic participation at the local level.
February 27, 2026
New research highlights violence against women in local politics ahead of Ghana’s 2027 elections
As Ghana prepares for local elections in 2027, new research presented in Accra today warns that violence against women in politics remains a significan
Pornification of politics: How sexualized discourses threaten democracy
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February 27, 2026
Pornification of politics: How sexualized discourses threaten democracy
The sexualization of women in the political sphere has taken on a new and dangerous form that threatens democracy itself, a CSU professor argues.
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The sexualization of women in the political sphere has taken on a new and dangerous form that threatens democracy itself, a CSU professor argues.
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International Women's Day Webinar 2026 From Tokenism to Transformation: Achieving Gender Parity in Politics for the Next Generation
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International Women's Day Webinar 2026 From Tokenism to Transformation: Achieving Gender Parity in Politics for the Next Generation
As we commemorate International Women's Day 2026, the global political landscape continues to grapple with significant gender disparities in political
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February 23, 2026
Writing About Women Is Risky Where I Live. I Do It Anyway.
Hawa Bâ is a self-taught journalist based in Mauritania, a countr
February 20, 2026
Women politicians face tech-facilitated violence in Uganda’s 2026 elections
Since gaining independence from the UK in October 1962, Ugandan women have played a critical role in shaping politics and governance throughout the country.