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
Abusing women in politics
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August 14, 2024
Abusing women in politics
How Instagram is failing women and public officials
New research by CCDH shows that Instagram failed to act on 93% of the abusive comments targeting high-profile US women politicians we reported, including death and rape threats.
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How Instagram is failing women and public officials
New research by CCDH shows that Instagram failed to act on 93% of the abusive comments targeting high-profile US women politicians we reported, including death and rape threats.
August 14, 2024
Instagram isn’t protecting women politicians from hate speech
A report found that Instagram left up 93 percent of violent comments toward female candidates—the kind of online abuse that has led them to not seek office.
August 9, 2024
Women are leading the opposition in Venezuela
Feliz viernes, Rulers! We’re sure having a weird summer. I’m happy to be back with you this week for a humbling interview about the remarkable leaders braving their country’s tumult.
Let’s get to it.
Stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment are invisible barriers for women in politics
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August 8, 2024
Stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment are invisible barriers for women in politics
KUALA LUMPUR: Women representation in the country's political scene is still low due to stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment which prohibits them from venturing into the arena.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Women representation in the country's political scene is still low due to stereotypical thinking and inconducive environment which prohibits them from venturing into the arena.
Women Political Prisoners In Russia
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August 5, 2024
Women Political Prisoners In Russia
A long time ago, there were almost no female political prisoners in Russia.
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A long time ago, there were almost no female political prisoners in Russia.
July 31, 2024
Google is making it easier to remove sexually explicit deepfakes from search
Google is joining the growing number of companies standing up to sexually explicit deepfakes.
A Kamala Harris candidacy will unleash unprecedented levels of misogyny — the collective response could be decisive for the future of democratic politics
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July 24, 2024
A Kamala Harris candidacy will unleash unprecedented levels of misogyny — the collective response could be decisive for the future of democratic politics
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An MP’s perspectives on tech – Tamika Davis, Member of the House of Representatives of Jamaica
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July 22, 2024
An MP’s perspectives on tech – Tamika Davis, Member of the House of Representatives of Jamaica
Tamika Davis is a first-term MP from Jamaica, part of the historic high of 29% of incoming women MPs in the House of Representatives and the first woman to be elected in her constituency.
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Tamika Davis is a first-term MP from Jamaica, part of the historic high of 29% of incoming women MPs in the House of Representatives and the first woman to be elected in her constituency.