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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

https://iol.co.za/opinion/2026-04-14-kenyas-2027-elections-confronting-violence-against-women-in-politics/
April 17, 2026
Kenya's 2027 Elections: Confronting Violence Against Women in Politics

Kenyan women are at the forefront of defending their democracy. Their recent leadership reflects a long history of pivotal contributions, both to women’s rights and the rights of all Kenyans.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/407305/women-in-politics-from-frontline-resistance-to
April 17, 2026
Women in politics: From frontline resistance to marginalized power

The political history of Bangladesh is inseparable from mass resistance, popular movements, and struggles for freedom and rights.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/when-women-are-driven-from-public-life-democracy-pays-the-price-20260403-p5zl6d.html
April 17, 2026
When women are driven from public life, democracy pays the price

It is not news to me that women in politics are targeted differently to men.

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Webinar: Presenting Findings of Fact Sheets on Gender Social Norms and Women’s Political Participation and Representation

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Webinar: Presenting Findings of Fact Sheets on Gender Social Norms and Women’s Political Participation and Representation

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is organising a webinar under the Wom
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/2186057/artificial-intelligence-fuelling-abuse-women
March 30, 2026
Artificial Intelligence is fuelling abuse of women and girls at 'unprecedented scale'
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/981668/women-in-politics-face-harm-from-non-physical-violence-advocates-warn/story/
March 30, 2026
Women in politics face harm from non-physical violence, advocates warn

Advocates belonging to liberal parties in Asia have called for an end to the non-physical violence against women in politics.

Countering Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence in Tunisia

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March 25, 2026

Countering Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence in Tunisia

Since Tunisia’s 2011 revolution, digital platforms have become central to political participation in the country, enabling female politicians, elections candidates, activists and public figures to mobilise communities and shape public debate.However, this visibility has

Since Tunisia’s 2011 revolution, digital platforms have become central to political participation in the country, enabling female politicians, elections candidates, activists and public figures to mobilise communities and shape public debate.However, this visibility has

https://www.himalmag.com/politics/nepal-women-politics-online-abuse
March 23, 2026
How online abuse and patriarchy hold back women in the Nepal election
https://www.koha.net/en/arberi/gusia-90-e-grave-aktive-ne-politike-kane-qene-pre-e-gjuhes-se-urrejtes-dhe-sulmeve-mizogjene
March 23, 2026
Gusia: 90% of women active in politics have been victims of hate speech and misogynistic attacks

Gusia added that female politicians are an easier target for threats.