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
From parliamentary sexism to online harassment, women face multi-faceted barriers to political participation across all levels of government.
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New York, New York
March 10, 2025
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New York, New York
March 10, 2025
AS PREPARED
On March 25, after marking the arrival of the art installation “Thinking of you” in Strasbourg, a tribute to women who have suffered conflict-related sexual violence, the Congress held its debate on violence against women in polit
Iranian authorities have escalated their crackdown on women’s rights defenders, journalists, singers and other activists demanding equality or who defy compulsory veiling using arbitrary detention, unjust prosecution, flogging, and even the death penalty in a bid to qua
69th Commission on the Status of Women
Interactive Dialogue: Participation, accountability, and gender-responsive institutions
18 March 2025, UNHQ, New York
69th Commission on the Status of Women
Interactive Dialogue: Participation, accountability, and gender-responsive institutions
18 March 2025, UNHQ, New York
