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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

Sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliaments in Africa

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November 24, 2021

Sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliaments in Africa

The present regional study, the second in the series, focuses on parliaments in Africa and was carried out in partnership with the African Parliamentary Union (APU).

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The present regional study, the second in the series, focuses on parliaments in Africa and was carried out in partnership with the African Parliamentary Union (APU).

In Australia, young women are still being deterred from political careers: it’s time for change

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November 19, 2021

In Australia, young women are still being deterred from political careers: it’s time for change

By Ashleigh Streeter-Jones

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By Ashleigh Streeter-Jones

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Elected to lead: webinar on violence against women in politics

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Elected to lead: webinar on violence against women in politics

ForumCiv, The Hunger Project and WILPF Sweden have joined forces to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, girls and&nbsp

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Increasing the cost of female representation? The gendered effects of harassment, abuse and intimidation towards Parliamentary candidates in the UK

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November 12, 2021

Increasing the cost of female representation? The gendered effects of harassment, abuse and intimidation towards Parliamentary candidates in the UK

Recently, the issue of harassment and intimidation of women in politics in long-established democracies has become a source of concern.

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Recently, the issue of harassment and intimidation of women in politics in long-established democracies has become a source of concern.

2021 Report by the OSCE PA Special Representative on Gender Issues highlights surge in violence against women journalists and politicians

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November 8, 2021

2021 Report by the OSCE PA Special Representative on Gender Issues highlights surge in violence against women journalists and politicians

Special Representative on Gender Issues Hedy Fry (Canada) issued the 2021 Report today with a thematic focus on “Violence against women journalists and politicians: a growing crisis,” shedding light on intensifying and widespread offline and online violence against women in two public f

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Special Representative on Gender Issues Hedy Fry (Canada) issued the 2021 Report today with a thematic focus on “Violence against women journalists and politicians: a growing crisis,” shedding light on intensifying and widespread offline and online violence against women in two public f

November 1, 2021
Will quota seats in Iraqi politics advance women's rights?

In-depth: More than 95 female candidates were elected in Iraq's election according to preliminary results, exceeding the 83-seat quota. But some say political parties are manipulating the system for electoral gain, rather than to empower women.

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October 28, 2021
‘It is bullying, pure and simple’: being a woman in Japanese politics

Harassment is common for women who run for office and female MPs comprise just 9.9% of lower house.

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