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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

Interview: Zec should ensure political parties are gender sensitive

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February 7, 2022

Interview: Zec should ensure political parties are gender sensitive

The country is preparing to hold by-elections on March 26, and the list of candidates shows that there are fewer female candidates than males. Women are said to face several hurdles such as lack of finances to support their electoral campaigns and violence.

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The country is preparing to hold by-elections on March 26, and the list of candidates shows that there are fewer female candidates than males. Women are said to face several hurdles such as lack of finances to support their electoral campaigns and violence.

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February 3, 2022
Violence targeting women in politics: 10 countries to watch in 2022

Attacks on women in politics are on the rise around the world.

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January 31, 2022
France: women candidates for presidency highlight politics' sexism problem

France has never had a woman as president. With a number of female candidates in the election race this time, could that finally change? Challenges range from a #MeToo campaign to an "invisible" barrier to the top job.

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Nigeria: appointive positons serve as entry point for women in politics – Abiodun Essiet

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January 27, 2022

Nigeria: appointive positons serve as entry point for women in politics – Abiodun Essiet

By Rosemary Bassey

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By Rosemary Bassey

Podcast: newspaper coverage of women in politics

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January 25, 2022

Podcast: newspaper coverage of women in politics

Researcher Tracy Lucht analyzes how five trailblazing women in politics of different races, ethnicities and regions were written about after the 19th Amendment was ratified.

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Podcast: newspaper coverage of women in politics - Credits: Journalism History

Researcher Tracy Lucht analyzes how five trailblazing women in politics of different races, ethnicities and regions were written about after the 19th Amendment was ratified.

January 25, 2022
Finland's PM says young female government has been target of hate speech

Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland says she and her fellow young female ministers have been targeted with extensive hate speech for their gender and appearance while in office.

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Six important learnings from gender equality champions in parliaments

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January 24, 2022

Six important learnings from gender equality champions in parliaments

It’s been more than 20 years since the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1325 on the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda. With support from the Government of Norway, UNDP recently convened members of parliament for a series of South-South kno

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It’s been more than 20 years since the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1325 on the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda. With support from the Government of Norway, UNDP recently convened members of parliament for a series of South-South kno

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