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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

euractiv
March 8, 2024
Moving from protection to prevention: combating violence against locally elected women

In our pursuit of gender equality, the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) is committed to exposing the hurdles faced by women in local and regional politics.

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Unpacking Democracy: Intersectionality of Gender and Violence Against Political Actors

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Unpacking Democracy: Intersectionality of Gender and Violence Against Political Actors

Luxembourg is placing gender at the heart of its 2024 Presidency of the Council of Member States of International IDEA.

THE BORGEN PROJECT
February 20, 2024
Recent initiatives empowering women in Mali

Mali, a landlocked country in West Africa, has one of the world’s fastest growing populations. The country houses more than nine million women, yet the state of women’s health remains a critical issue. Women in Mali face significant challenges.

Source: Feminism in India
February 19, 2024
Underdogs take on authoritarians in ‘And So It Begins’ and ‘Igualada’

For standing up to the dangerous elements of today’s political reality—racial and socio-economic disparities and crackdowns on dissent, among them—both Robredo in the Philippines and Márquez in Colombia faced threats online and offline.

Source: League of Women Voters
February 16, 2024
League of Women Voters: Politics and ethical decisions

Ethical principles help us make positive and just decisions that contribute to the common good of all.

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!