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

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.

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

The continuum of election violence: Gendered candidate experiences in the Maldives

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November 2, 2021

The continuum of election violence: Gendered candidate experiences in the Maldives

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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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September 22, 2021

Female politicians call for women’s rights in 1st conference under Taliban

Kabul, Sep 19 (EFE).- Female politicians in Afghanistan on Sunday held their first press conference under the new Taliban regime, where they called for the restoration of women’s rights to education and work.

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September 22, 2021

Braving intimidation, hundreds of Iraqi women run for parliament

BAGHDAD, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A powerful mix of insecurity and traditional prejudice against more liberal female politicians put Awatef Rasheed off running for parliament when she returned to Iraq in 2014 after years abroad.

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