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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

Breaking barriers as a woman in electoral management: “the price I paid for my leadership”

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March 30, 2023

Breaking barriers as a woman in electoral management: “the price I paid for my leadership”

As revealed by International IDEA's recent research, in many countries worldw

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As revealed by International IDEA's recent research, in many countries worldw

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CSW 67 side-event: Achieving equality in decision-making by 2030: What will it take?

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March 27, 2023

CSW 67 side-event: Achieving equality in decision-making by 2030: What will it take?

The Inter-parliamentary Union hosted this CSW 67 side-event on 8 March 2023 at the United Nations Headquart

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The Inter-parliamentary Union hosted this CSW 67 side-event on 8 March 2023 at the United Nations Headquart

Women in parliament 2022: The year in review

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March 7, 2023

Women in parliament 2022: The year in review

In 2022, women’s leadership in the world’s parliaments continued with a slow pace of incremental growth as the world re-emerged after two years of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and losses.

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In 2022, women’s leadership in the world’s parliaments continued with a slow pace of incremental growth as the world re-emerged after two years of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and losses.

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CSW 67: Pushing back the push-back - Nordic solutions to online gender-based violence

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CSW 67: Pushing back the push-back - Nordic solutions to online gender-based violence

Welcome to this CSW67 event when Nordic gender equality ministers talk about Nordic solutions to make the digital world safer for all, led by Icela

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Parliament House of Australia
March 2, 2023
Australia breaks records and tackles violence against women MPs

In 2022, Australia achieved record-breaking shares of women in both chambers of parliament, making it, along with New Zealand, the subregion with the highest average pr

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CSW 67: Tech for Inclusion: Harnessing Digital Technologies to Combat Online Violence Against Women in Politics

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CSW 67: Tech for Inclusion: Harnessing Digital Technologies to Combat Online Violence Against Women in Politics

Against the backdrop of the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which has "Innovation and technological change,

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‘Gender trolling’ is curbing women’s rights – and making money for digital platforms

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February 28, 2023

‘Gender trolling’ is curbing women’s rights – and making money for digital platforms

Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk

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Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk

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