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
Neglecting women's participation in politics perpetuates their oppression
Neglecting women's participation in politics perpetuates their oppression
March 8, 1857 witnessed the uprising of female needle factory workers in New York City, who marched in defiance of perilous working conditions, meagre pay, and gruelling 12-hour shifts.
March 8, 1857 witnessed the uprising of female needle factory workers in New York City, who marched in defiance of perilous working conditions, meagre pay, and gruelling 12-hour shifts.
Backsliding democracies and women’s rights in the U.S. and around the globe
Backsliding democracies and women’s rights in the U.S. and around the globe
Can a democracy where women have never been equal ever really thrive? How are attacks on democracy tied to gender equity?
Can a democracy where women have never been equal ever really thrive? How are attacks on democracy tied to gender equity?
Jakarta Indonesia — UN Women Indonesia marked the annual United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign 2023 by inviting young people to learn about how to combat violence perpetrated online.
United Nations Women (UN Women) has called on local political parties to create a safe space for women participating in politics and swiftly move to address violence against women during elections.
Interviews
Charoula Kafantari, member of the Greek Parliament.
Charoula Kafantari, member of the Greek Parliament.
(Berlin, April 23, 2024) – Kazakhstan’s President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev signed a
Opinion | America stacks the deck against women in politics
Opinion | America stacks the deck against women in politics
According to the U.S. Census, the majority of Americans are women, yet only 31% of Wisconsin State legislators are women. According to the Pew Research Center, there were 1 million fewer men enrolled in college than women this past winter.
According to the U.S. Census, the majority of Americans are women, yet only 31% of Wisconsin State legislators are women. According to the Pew Research Center, there were 1 million fewer men enrolled in college than women this past winter.
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