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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

Julia Banks on how politics fails women

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January 24, 2023

Julia Banks on how politics fails women

When Liberal MP Julia Banks quit the Morrison government in 2018, her resignation was cited as an example of how hostile the political environment can be towards women.

But Banks’ story and her resignation happened to coincide with a landmark report: Respect @ Work.

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When Liberal MP Julia Banks quit the Morrison government in 2018, her resignation was cited as an example of how hostile the political environment can be towards women.

But Banks’ story and her resignation happened to coincide with a landmark report: Respect @ Work.

‘Any woman in her right mind would not go into politics. You are completely dehumanised

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January 23, 2023

‘Any woman in her right mind would not go into politics. You are completely dehumanised

Five public representatives describe a world of threats, insults and fear, driving one to conclude: ‘I’ve gone past the stage of recommending politics to people’

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Five public representatives describe a world of threats, insults and fear, driving one to conclude: ‘I’ve gone past the stage of recommending politics to people’

January 21, 2023
Breaking barriers: Women in Nigeria defy odds to contest in elections, but face uphill battle

For Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, running for a second term as a member of parliament in Nigeria means putting her life on the line, says the 56-year-old politician who is running in the February 25 legislative elections in the southwest of Africa's mos

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A woman looks at a picture of former Afghan lawmaker Mursal Nabizada on her mobile phone, who was shot dead by gunmen at her house in Kabul on January 15, 2023.
January 19, 2023
Former Afghan lawmaker Mursal Nabizada shot dead at her home in Kabul

(CNN) — Former Afghan lawmaker Mursal Nabizada and her security guard were shot dead her home in Kabul early Sunday morning, according to Kabul police.

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A sign of the times, NZ PM Ardern's resignation resonates for women in power

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January 19, 2023

A sign of the times, NZ PM Ardern's resignation resonates for women in power

WELLINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Thursday's shock resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who altered the face of global politics when she was elected the world's youngest female head of state, throws a spotlight on the punishing dema

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WELLINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Thursday's shock resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who altered the face of global politics when she was elected the world's youngest female head of state, throws a spotlight on the punishing dema

January 19, 2023
Jacinda Ardern: New Zealand PM quits citing burnout

Jacinda Ardern is quitting as New Zealand prime minister ahead of this year's election saying she no longer has "enough in the tank" to lead.

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From Queen Elizabeth to Sanna Marin, young women in politics have always faced prejudice

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January 9, 2023

From Queen Elizabeth to Sanna Marin, young women in politics have always faced prejudice

Two prime ministers meeting to discuss relations between their countries is standard practice in international politics.

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Two prime ministers meeting to discuss relations between their countries is standard practice in international politics.

Summary of the e-Discussion on Women in Politics and the Media

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December 15, 2022

Summary of the e-Discussion on Women in Politics and the Media

This e-Discussion raised awareness and collected experiences and knowledge on gender differences in political media coverage, its impact on women’s political participation and representation, as well as

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This e-Discussion raised awareness and collected experiences and knowledge on gender differences in political media coverage, its impact on women’s political participation and representation, as well as

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