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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://www.coe.int/en/web/genderequality/tackling-sexism-and-violence-against-women-in-politics
September 11, 2025
Tackling sexism and violence against women: an essential step towards equal participation

Women’s participation in politics has significantly increased over recent decades, with many countries introducing gender quotas, anti-discrimination laws, and policies aimed at protecting women’s rights.

Female political prisoners in Belarus face abuse, humiliation and threats of losing parental rights
September 3, 2025
Female political prisoners in Belarus face abuse, humiliation and threats of losing parental rights

TALLINN, Estonia -- Antanina Kanavalava says her four years in a

https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/study-confirms-women-in-politics-face-increased-social-media-attacks-alpha-article-13383090.html/amp
August 8, 2025
Study confirms women in politics face increased social media attacks

A recent study has confirmed that women in politics are subjected to a higher degree of attacks and abuse on social media platforms compared to their male counterparts.

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/feature-story/2025/06/afghanistans-women-are-still-fighting-inside-the-fight-for-rights-under-taliban
July 10, 2025
Afghanistan’s women are still fighting: Inside the fight for rights under Taliban

Just four years ago, a woman in Afghanistan could technically decide to run for President, attend university, or play sports.

https://eastasiaforum.org/2025/07/10/remarks-reveal-enduring-sexist-norms-in-samoan-politics/
July 10, 2025
Remarks reveal enduring sexist norms in Samoan politics

During a motion of no confidence in March 2025, opposition member of parliament Fuiono Tenina Crichton heckled Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3314912/tiktok-fuelling-rise-fascist-youth-movement-philippines-experts-warn
July 7, 2025
TikTok fuelling rise of fascist youth movement in the Philippines, experts warn

OpenAI has banned a network of ChatGPT accounts originatin

https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/women-in-politics-cry-out-over-online-violence-ahead-of-2026-elections-5080876
June 16, 2025
Women in politics cry out over online violence ahead of 2026 elections

What you need to know:

  • Aritua called for a multi-stakeholder approach, urging the Uganda Communications Commission and other regulatory bodies to crack down on digital abusers.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/08/japan/japan-assemblywomen-harassment-survey/
June 10, 2025
Over half of local assembly women suffer harassment, survey shows

Over 50% of female local assembly members in Japan have been troubled with harassment, more than double the proportion of such male members, according to a Cabinet Office report.