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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

Source: IPU
December 5, 2023
AI–4/5: On violence against women in politics, identify best practice and share it

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has prompted many experts to warn about its impacts on democracy. To explore this issue further, the IPU is preparing a series of articles on the topic.

United Nations Regional Information Center for Western Europe
December 4, 2023
How technology-facilitated gender-based violence impacts women and girls

Globally, approximately 736 million women — almost one in three — endure violence at least once in their life.

December 1, 2023
Politically motivated violence against women in Zim on the rise, says Human Rights NGO Forum

There is increase in politically motivated violence against women in Zimbabwe, manifesting as rape and sexual assault, direct violence and hate speech, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (The Forum) has said.

Women grab back: exclusion, policy threat, and women’s political ambition

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November 30, 2023

Women grab back: exclusion, policy threat, and women’s political ambition

Previous work suggests that observing women officeholders increases women’s political ambition.

Previous work suggests that observing women officeholders increases women’s political ambition.

Interviews

Civil Georgia
November 27, 2023
International Organizations: Violence against women and girls remains a critical problem in Georgia
OSCE
November 27, 2023
OSCE joins 16 Days of Activism campaign, calls for immediate action to eliminate violence against women and girls

SKOPJE/VIENNA/WARSAW, 25 November 2023 - Launching the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, OSCE leaders called on participating States to step up their efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls, end impunity and support survivors.

Sudan Tribune
November 24, 2023
Surging sexual violence in Sudan’s war spurs call for accountability

(NAIROBI) – Amidst Sudan’s ongoing conflict, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) has raised alarm over a surge in sexual violence cases targeting women and girls.