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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

October 31, 2023
UN women’s rights committee publishes findings on Albania, Bhutan, France, Guatemala, Jamaica, Malawi, Nicaragua, Philippines, and Uruguay

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) today issued its findings on Albania, Bhutan, France, Guatemala, Jamaica, Malawi, Nicaragua, the Philippines, and Urugu

October 27, 2023
Women’s groups in Niger push for justice amid coup and economic crisis

Even before Niger’s political crisis this summer, an estimated 10.6 million people, or 41 per cent of the population, faced moderate to acute food insecurity.

October 25, 2023
Expert’s take: What does the Secretary-General’s New Agenda for Peace mean for women?

As UN Member States and civil society groups prepare to mark the twenty-third anniversary of Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security, the world is in crisis.

Report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security

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October 24, 2023

Report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security

Nearly a quarter of a century after the adoption by the Security Council of its resolution 1325 (2000), women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in building peace should be the norm, not

Nearly a quarter of a century after the adoption by the Security Council of its resolution 1325 (2000), women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in building peace should be the norm, not

October 20, 2023
Female politicians face 'shocking' levels of sexism from male colleagues, report finds

October 18, 2023
Women’s political representation in PH still inadequate, says forum speakers

Despite Philippines’ good standing in terms of gender equality, a deficit in women’s political representation in the

October 17, 2023
'RomCom' cyber campaign targets women political leaders

Attendees of August's Women Political Leaders Summit 2023 conference found themselves targeted by a spoofed event website loaded with a new cyber espionage malware variant