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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

January 24, 2024
Nikki Haley made strides for women in politics. There’s just one problem: Trump

NASHUA, New Hampshire — Nikki Haley has already gone further than any Republican woman before her who ran for president.

The dramatic exodus of brown women from parliament is no surprise

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January 22, 2024

The dramatic exodus of brown women from parliament is no surprise

There are some jobs that only particular people can do, or at least do well. It takes a certain patience and temperament to be a good teacher. You can’t be a surgeon with nervous jitters.

There are some jobs that only particular people can do, or at least do well. It takes a certain patience and temperament to be a good teacher. You can’t be a surgeon with nervous jitters.

Study on violence against women in politics in Türkiye is published

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January 17, 2024

Study on violence against women in politics in Türkiye is published

A Qualitative Study on Violence against Women in Politics in Türkiye, prepared in cooperation with UN Women and Terra Development Cooperative, was introduced at an event organized in Ankara.

A Qualitative Study on Violence against Women in Politics in Türkiye, prepared in cooperation with UN Women and Terra Development Cooperative, was introduced at an event organized in Ankara.

The Australian Policy Institute
January 9, 2024
Saving representative democracy from online trolls

More than 70 national elections are scheduled for 2024, including in eight of the 10 most populous countries. But one group is likely to be significantly under-represented: women.

Front Page Africa
January 8, 2024
Liberia: national democratic institute and international women’s media foundation breaks silence to unearth all forms of violence suffered by women in politics

Amidst the global struggle against gender-based violence, the plight of women in politics battling this pervasive issue remains alarmingly prevalent in Liberia.

Global Voices
December 30, 2023
Cyberbullying hinders women’s participation in Indonesia’s 2024 elections

Online bullying of women and girls in Indonesia skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this disturbing trend has continued and even intensified

The Irish Sun
December 29, 2023
Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is discouraging woman from entering politics

Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is having an impact in discouraging prospective female candidates.

IRELAND does not have enough women in political life.