Misogyny and sexism in Philippines politics
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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
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
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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
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ANALYSIS: What’s at stake as Paraguay gears up for a poll tainted by misinformation and anti-rights discourse
Why Nigeria should legislate more women into power
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April 26, 2023
Why Nigeria should legislate more women into power
What is your take on the claim that that high cost of electioneering in Nigeria discourages women from participating in politics?
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What is your take on the claim that that high cost of electioneering in Nigeria discourages women from participating in politics?
After Ardern, Marin and Sturgeon, is female representation in politics going backwards?
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April 20, 2023
After Ardern, Marin and Sturgeon, is female representation in politics going backwards?
The growth in the number of female leaders has plateaued around the world, while representation in national parliaments remains static
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The growth in the number of female leaders has plateaued around the world, while representation in national parliaments remains static
The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes
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April 18, 2023
The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes
Satoko Kishimoto finds running one of Tokyo's main districts to be a lonely job.
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Satoko Kishimoto finds running one of Tokyo's main districts to be a lonely job.