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
Toxic Manosphere: Demeaning language toward women has accelerated since November election
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May 26, 2025
Toxic Manosphere: Demeaning language toward women has accelerated since November election
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May 26, 2025
Samia Suluhu image war: Women journalists confront bias in covering Africa’s female leaders
“On social media, President Samia Suluhu is objectified simply because she is a woman president. Women journalists work tirelessly to cover her objectively.
How AI reinforces gender bias—and what we can do about it
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May 22, 2025
How AI reinforces gender bias—and what we can do about it
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world—but when it reflects existing biases, it can reinforce discrimination against women and girls. From hiring decisions to healthcare diagnoses, AI systems can amplify gender inequalities when trained on biased data.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world—but when it reflects existing biases, it can reinforce discrimination against women and girls. From hiring decisions to healthcare diagnoses, AI systems can amplify gender inequalities when trained on biased data.
The ‘cost of doing politics’? Gendered abuse and digital platforms’ role in undermining democracy
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May 21, 2025
The ‘cost of doing politics’? Gendered abuse and digital platforms’ role in undermining democracy
Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) has become a pervasive threat in the digital age. It undermines democratic processes, silences marginalised voices, and perpetuates systemic inequality.
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Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) has become a pervasive threat in the digital age. It undermines democratic processes, silences marginalised voices, and perpetuates systemic inequality.
May 13, 2025
New survey shows half of women’s organizations aiding women in crises may shut down in six months due to global aid cuts
Geneva, Switzerland — Globally, 308 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance across 73 countries, a figure that continues to rise with escalating conflict, climate change, food insecurity, and disease outbreaks.
‘Politics has a problem with young women. I’ve seen it first hand’
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April 23, 2025
‘Politics has a problem with young women. I’ve seen it first hand’
When I stood for election last year, I knew I’d be pushing boundaries.
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When I stood for election last year, I knew I’d be pushing boundaries.
April 23, 2025
Stronger laws needed to protect women in politics
KUCHING: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has called for stronger laws to protect women in politics, citing online harassment and fake news as key deterrents.