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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

Interviews

Women still struggling with boys' club of Greek politics

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May 23, 2023

Women still struggling with boys' club of Greek politics

Athens (AFP) – As the credits rolled on Greek television's long-awaited election debate between the party leaders, one thing united them -- they were all men.

Athens (AFP) – As the credits rolled on Greek television's long-awaited election debate between the party leaders, one thing united them -- they were all men.

In Hungary, politics is mainly a man's game

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May 22, 2023

In Hungary, politics is mainly a man's game

BUDAPEST -- On May 14, 2022, thousands watched as Katalin Novak walked on the red carpet laid in front of the imposing building of the Hungarian parliament.

BUDAPEST -- On May 14, 2022, thousands watched as Katalin Novak walked on the red carpet laid in front of the imposing building of the Hungarian parliament.

May 20, 2023
Nigeria: UN Women seek action against electoral gender-based violence



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May 11, 2023
Female Labour MP accuses shadow minister of sexual assault

A female Labour MP has reported a shadow frontbench MP to the Metropolitan police, claiming he sexually assaulted her.

May 10, 2023
Trans women, politicians, and feminists, the most attacked on Costa Rican social networks

A recent study conducted by the United Nations (UN) sheds light on the distressing reality faced by trans women, women in politics, and feminists in Costa Rica.

‘Suffocating intimidation’: female politicians in Sierra Leone on sexism and abuse

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May 4, 2023

‘Suffocating intimidation’: female politicians in Sierra Leone on sexism and abuse

As the country gears up for polls in June, women in politics speak out about refusing to be silenced despite the abuse and intimidation they face

As the country gears up for polls in June, women in politics speak out about refusing to be silenced despite the abuse and intimidation they face

Paraguayan elections pose uncertain future for women and LGBTQ people

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April 29, 2023

Paraguayan elections pose uncertain future for women and LGBTQ people

ANALYSIS: What’s at stake as Paraguay gears up for a poll tainted by misinformation and anti-rights discourse

ANALYSIS: What’s at stake as Paraguay gears up for a poll tainted by misinformation and anti-rights discourse