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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

Interviews

February 25, 2022
In Australia, Nicolle Flint uses final speech to take aim at offensive abuse directed toward women

Outgoing Liberal MP Nicolle Flint has used her valedictory speech to urge the parliament to better protect women from offensive, insulting and intimidating behaviour, while taking aim at "the left" and social media giants for the harassment and abuse she has endured d

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February 25, 2022
Liberia: National Elections Commission, political parties sign protocol to protect women in politics

The National Elections Commission (NEC) and political parties executives have signed the violence against women in elections and politics, the (VAWIE/P) Protocol.

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Gender equality in Colombia: Access to justice and politics at the local level

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February 25, 2022

Gender equality in Colombia: Access to justice and politics at the local level

This report assesses women’s access to justice and women’s political participation in parliament, local councils and civil society organisations in Colombia.

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This report assesses women’s access to justice and women’s political participation in parliament, local councils and civil society organisations in Colombia.

‘It can be done’: How a strong female crossbench could challenge Australian politics

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February 23, 2022

‘It can be done’: How a strong female crossbench could challenge Australian politics

By Jo Dyer

As disillusionment with the Morrison government grows, a new generation of independents is emerging to run against the system itself.

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By Jo Dyer

As disillusionment with the Morrison government grows, a new generation of independents is emerging to run against the system itself.

Alice Coffin (à gauche), conseillère écologiste de Paris et Sylvia Casalino (à droite), ingénieure en aérospatiale, lors d'une manifestation #MeToo Politique, le 25 novembre à Paris. (Cha Gonzalez/Libération)
February 22, 2022
France: An observatory of sexist and sexual violence in politics

The presidential campaign in sight. To fight against physical and psychological violence against women, the feminists behind the #MeTooPolitique movement announced on Monday February 21 the launch of an observatory on gender-based and sexual violence.

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Revenge of the patriarchs: Why autocrats fear women

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February 21, 2022

Revenge of the patriarchs: Why autocrats fear women

The pantheon of autocratic leaders includes a great many sexists, from Napoléon Bonaparte, who decriminalized the murder of unfaithful wives, to Benito Mussolini, who claimed that women “never created anything.” And while the twentieth century saw improvements in wome

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The pantheon of autocratic leaders includes a great many sexists, from Napoléon Bonaparte, who decriminalized the murder of unfaithful wives, to Benito Mussolini, who claimed that women “never created anything.” And while the twentieth century saw improvements in wome

Kenya: How female political aspirants are wooing voters

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February 21, 2022

Kenya: How female political aspirants are wooing voters

Female aspirants seeking elective seats in the 2022 General Election have adopted varying strategies to woo voters.

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Female aspirants seeking elective seats in the 2022 General Election have adopted varying strategies to woo voters.

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