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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

September 2, 2022
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: arrest after attempted shooting of Argentina vice-president

Fernández de Kirchner was greeting supporters outside her home when a Brazilian man approached her and raised a handgun to her face

September 2, 2022
Tasmanian parliamentary staff exposed to sexual harassment, abuse and degrading behaviour, review finds

Tasmanian ministerial and parliamentary staff are being subjected to degrading, belittling and abusive behaviour, including exposure of body parts and indecent phone calls, with MPs and managers the worst offenders, a review has found.

The double standards & unfair treatment meted out to female politicians

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August 31, 2022

The double standards & unfair treatment meted out to female politicians

The bitter truth is that gender injustice in politics is largely overlooked and has been normalised to the point where a woman preparing to start a career in politics should expect misogyny and sexism as by-products.

The bitter truth is that gender injustice in politics is largely overlooked and has been normalised to the point where a woman preparing to start a career in politics should expect misogyny and sexism as by-products.

Why don’t we see women as “electable”?

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August 31, 2022

Why don’t we see women as “electable”?

Journalist Ali Vitali covered female presidential candidates in 2020. Now she reflects on what got in their way.

Journalist Ali Vitali covered female presidential candidates in 2020. Now she reflects on what got in their way.

Why are the personal lives of women in politics subject to such intense scrutiny?

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August 30, 2022

Why are the personal lives of women in politics subject to such intense scrutiny?

En Brasil, las amenazas a candidatas se han vuelto frecuentes| Imagen: Luís Gustavo Moreira Carmo / Global Voices
August 29, 2022
In Brazil's election year, women in politics denounce recurring threats

Parliamentarians draw attention to messages with insults and death threats.

August 29, 2022
Chrystia Freeland latest target of public threats, intimidation against women in Canadian politics

Some journalists have been sharing emails detailing disturbing threats.

Are women in politics held to an unfair standard?

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August 29, 2022

Are women in politics held to an unfair standard?

SALT LAKE CITY — Women on the internet are posting videos of themselves dancing, singing and partying as a political statement.

SALT LAKE CITY — Women on the internet are posting videos of themselves dancing, singing and partying as a political statement.

Women – just two – back in PNG’s Parliament but more needs doing

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August 26, 2022

Women – just two – back in PNG’s Parliament but more needs doing

The results of the 2022 Papua New Guinea elections confirm that women will once again sit in PNG’s Parliament — after a hiatus of five years.

The results of the 2022 Papua New Guinea elections confirm that women will once again sit in PNG’s Parliament — after a hiatus of five years.