February 17, 2023
Survey highlights struggles faced by Japan's female politicians
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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
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,
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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
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“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
January 27, 2023
Jacinda Ardern: political figures believe abuse and threats contributed to PM’s resignation
Ardern says she slept soundly ‘for the first time in a long time,’ as colleagues in New Zealand deplore her treatment as PM and race begins to replace her
Women suffer guilt, abuse and disapproval. No wonder Jacinda Ardern is knackered
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January 27, 2023
Women suffer guilt, abuse and disapproval. No wonder Jacinda Ardern is knackered
We worry about our families, ourselves, the threats and society’s expectations. When it leads to burnout, can anyone be surprised?
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We worry about our families, ourselves, the threats and society’s expectations. When it leads to burnout, can anyone be surprised?
Survey : Women Political Activist’s Participation in Politics in Cambodia
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January 25, 2023
Survey : Women Political Activist’s Participation in Politics in Cambodia
Cambodian women remain to face different forms of discrimination and violence against them in their political participation and interests; it is a serious issue although their political rights and participation are fully guaranteed by the Cambodian Constitution and the International Convention on
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Cambodian women remain to face different forms of discrimination and violence against them in their political participation and interests; it is a serious issue although their political rights and participation are fully guaranteed by the Cambodian Constitution and the International Convention on
January 24, 2023
"It interferes with your job": Holly Cairns on the abuse of women in politics
The Cork TD shared how she was left "absolutely terrified" after a stalker showed up at her home.
Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns has spoken about her experience with a stalker, and the level of abuse women in politics receive.
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.