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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

Source: Nikkei Asia
February 13, 2024
Bangladesh, a bastion of female empowerment, lags on democracy

TOKYO -- Two strong, prominent female leaders have found themselves facing very different political futures in neighboring countries on the Bay of Bengal.

Source: The Conversation
February 12, 2024
Even with a 30% quota in place, Indonesian women face an uphill battle running for office

In the 2019 general election, Indonesians voted more women into the national parliament than ever before. 

Source: European Women's Lobby
February 6, 2024
Free training on preventing online violence against women for EU elections candidates

The European Women’s Lobby offers women in politics training on online violence against women in view of the upcoming EU elections. Book your spot on 13 or 16 February!

It’s 2024 and female politicians are still having to put up with sexist nonsense about their looks

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February 1, 2024

It’s 2024 and female politicians are still having to put up with sexist nonsense about their looks

You might be mistaken for thinking you’d stepped into the Tardis and been transported back in time 20 years upon se

You might be mistaken for thinking you’d stepped into the Tardis and been transported back in time 20 years upon se

January 24, 2024
Nikki Haley made strides for women in politics. There’s just one problem: Trump

NASHUA, New Hampshire — Nikki Haley has already gone further than any Republican woman before her who ran for president.

The dramatic exodus of brown women from parliament is no surprise

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January 22, 2024

The dramatic exodus of brown women from parliament is no surprise

There are some jobs that only particular people can do, or at least do well. It takes a certain patience and temperament to be a good teacher. You can’t be a surgeon with nervous jitters.

There are some jobs that only particular people can do, or at least do well. It takes a certain patience and temperament to be a good teacher. You can’t be a surgeon with nervous jitters.

Study on violence against women in politics in Türkiye is published

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January 17, 2024

Study on violence against women in politics in Türkiye is published

A Qualitative Study on Violence against Women in Politics in Türkiye, prepared in cooperation with UN Women and Terra Development Cooperative, was introduced at an event organized in Ankara.

A Qualitative Study on Violence against Women in Politics in Türkiye, prepared in cooperation with UN Women and Terra Development Cooperative, was introduced at an event organized in Ankara.

The Australian Policy Institute
January 9, 2024
Saving representative democracy from online trolls

More than 70 national elections are scheduled for 2024, including in eight of the 10 most populous countries. But one group is likely to be significantly under-represented: women.