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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

Essay: Sexist dress codes don’t stop at high school. They’re plaguing female lawmakers.

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February 28, 2023

Essay: Sexist dress codes don’t stop at high school. They’re plaguing female lawmakers.

When I left high school, I thought I would no longer have to worry about whether my skirt was “too short,” or – God forbid – if my shoulders were visible.

When I left high school, I thought I would no longer have to worry about whether my skirt was “too short,” or – God forbid – if my shoulders were visible.

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Will more women be elected into senior political roles in Nigeria? | Inside Story

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February 22, 2023

Will more women be elected into senior political roles in Nigeria? | Inside Story

One female candidate in the conservative north is raising expectations she could become Nigeria's first elected state governor.

One female candidate in the conservative north is raising expectations she could become Nigeria's first elected state governor.

February 22, 2023
Nigeria election: Women denounce poor political representation

Half of Nigeria’s population are women, but only 4 percent were elected in the 2019 election. Will the 2023 election be any different?

February 21, 2023
‘It could be your next-door neighbour’: how female MPs cope with misogynistic abuse

As Nicola Sturgeon quits, online vitriol continues to leave female politicians fearing for their safety

First Ardern, now Sturgeon: leaders echo ‘dehumanising’ pressures

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February 21, 2023

First Ardern, now Sturgeon: leaders echo ‘dehumanising’ pressures

Like ex-New Zealand PM, Scotland’s first minister speaks of duty to admit how ‘brutality’ of political life got to her

Like ex-New Zealand PM, Scotland’s first minister speaks of duty to admit how ‘brutality’ of political life got to her

February 17, 2023
Survey highlights struggles faced by Japan's female politicians

TSU, MIE PREF.

February 6, 2023
Harassment of women in politics on the rise in Sri Lanka

Election monitors and activists express concern that digital harassment of female politicians will increase when the local council elections campaign gets into full swing in the coming weeks.

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Rutgers Uni's Dittmar on Women in Politics

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February 6, 2023

Rutgers Uni's Dittmar on Women in Politics

Kelly Dittmar, Director of Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, discusses her views on women's position and role in politics,

Kelly Dittmar, Director of Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, discusses her views on women's position and role in politics,

Haunted by threats and intimidation, women candidates are first victims of Tunisia’s elections

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February 1, 2023

Haunted by threats and intimidation, women candidates are first victims of Tunisia’s elections

“During the election campaign, a new phase of pressure and harassment began, because accepting my candidacy alongside a group of men had angered them, or at least some of them, and also perhaps frightened them, because the idea of a woman winning in

“During the election campaign, a new phase of pressure and harassment began, because accepting my candidacy alongside a group of men had angered them, or at least some of them, and also perhaps frightened them, because the idea of a woman winning in