2nd Global Progress Report on SDG 16 Indicators
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
UK: General Election 2024 - Manifesto Analysis
Navigating underrepresentation and gendered barriers to women's political power: Narratives and experiences of women parliamentarians in Turkey
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July 4, 2024
Navigating underrepresentation and gendered barriers to women's political power: Narratives and experiences of women parliamentarians in Turkey
As women increasingly participate in political decision-making around the world, the research emphasizes the need to further understand how informal barriers shape women's political participation.
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As women increasingly participate in political decision-making around the world, the research emphasizes the need to further understand how informal barriers shape women's political participation.
July 3, 2024
The Global Assault on Women in Politics
This year, countries accounting for nearly half of the world’s population are holding national elections.
June 14, 2024
Female UK election candidates report increased abuse
Abuse of female election candidates is becoming worse, say candidates, activists and charities.
The backlash against women in politics
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June 12, 2024
The backlash against women in politics
I spent a good chunk of my academic career studying women in politics — the barriers that keep women from running for office and from winning party nominations, and the impact they might have once they are elected.
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I spent a good chunk of my academic career studying women in politics — the barriers that keep women from running for office and from winning party nominations, and the impact they might have once they are elected.
June 11, 2024
General Election 2024: Abuse of women in politics is denial of legitimate presence in political life
War magnifies politicians’ gendered behavior, public biases, research finds
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May 30, 2024
War magnifies politicians’ gendered behavior, public biases, research finds
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May 28, 2024
'Huge change': Mexico expected to elect first woman president
MEXICO - Mexico is on course to elect its first woman president this weekend, with two front-runners competing to break the highest political glass ceiling in a country with a history of gender violence and inequality.