March 28, 2022
Female opposition MP among dozens killed in Somalia bombings
Al-Shabaab claim responsibility for attacks, including that which killed Amina Mohamed Abdi in run-up to elections this week.
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
Interviews
Jemma Nunu Kumba
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March 24, 2022
Jemma Nunu Kumba
Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, South Sudan
Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, South Sudan
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Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, South Sudan
Equality in the heart of democracy: A gender sensitive House of Commons
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March 24, 2022
Equality in the heart of democracy: A gender sensitive House of Commons
This is a House of Commons Committee report, with recommendations to government. The Government has two months to respond.
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This is a House of Commons Committee report, with recommendations to government. The Government has two months to respond.
Kenya election: sexist language shows that patriarchy refuses to give way
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March 21, 2022
Kenya election: sexist language shows that patriarchy refuses to give way
In December 2020, a leading Kenyan political party official, Edwin Sifuna, made vulgar remarks against a woman member of parliament. While campaigning for their political allies in a by-election, Sifuna said the woman is “not attractive enough to rape”.
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In December 2020, a leading Kenyan political party official, Edwin Sifuna, made vulgar remarks against a woman member of parliament. While campaigning for their political allies in a by-election, Sifuna said the woman is “not attractive enough to rape”.
March 17, 2022
Calling for an end to violence against women in politics
At a special event hosted by Mr.
Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide
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March 17, 2022
Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide
The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.
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The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.
March 16, 2022
Violence against women in politics marks ‘moral and ethical failure’ - General Assembly President
Top UN officials on Tuesday gathered with government and civil society representatives to draw attention to the scourge of violence against women worldwide who are involved in politics, which is increasingly seeing women parliamentarians, human ri
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CSW 66: Ending Violence Against Women in Politics - Special Event hosted by the President of the General Assembly
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CSW 66: Ending Violence Against Women in Politics - Special Event hosted by the President of the General Assembly
While women have made significant inroads into politics in recent years, their involvement as candidates, voters, supporters, and activists has spurre
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