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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

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/feature-story/2025/06/afghanistans-women-are-still-fighting-inside-the-fight-for-rights-under-taliban
July 10, 2025
Afghanistan’s women are still fighting: Inside the fight for rights under Taliban

Just four years ago, a woman in Afghanistan could technically decide to run for President, attend university, or play sports.

https://eastasiaforum.org/2025/07/10/remarks-reveal-enduring-sexist-norms-in-samoan-politics/
July 10, 2025
Remarks reveal enduring sexist norms in Samoan politics

During a motion of no confidence in March 2025, opposition member of parliament Fuiono Tenina Crichton heckled Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3314912/tiktok-fuelling-rise-fascist-youth-movement-philippines-experts-warn
July 7, 2025
TikTok fuelling rise of fascist youth movement in the Philippines, experts warn

OpenAI has banned a network of ChatGPT accounts originatin

https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/women-in-politics-cry-out-over-online-violence-ahead-of-2026-elections-5080876
June 16, 2025
Women in politics cry out over online violence ahead of 2026 elections

What you need to know:

  • Aritua called for a multi-stakeholder approach, urging the Uganda Communications Commission and other regulatory bodies to crack down on digital abusers.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/08/japan/japan-assemblywomen-harassment-survey/
June 10, 2025
Over half of local assembly women suffer harassment, survey shows

Over 50% of female local assembly members in Japan have been troubled with harassment, more than double the proportion of such male members, according to a Cabinet Office report.

https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025/06/03/southeast-asia-remains-unfriendly-for-women-in-politics.html
June 5, 2025
Southeast Asia remains unfriendly for women in politics
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/samia-suluhu-image-war-women-journalists-confront-bias-in-covering-africa-s-female-leaders-5049894
May 26, 2025
Samia Suluhu image war: Women journalists confront bias in covering Africa’s female leaders

“On social media, President Samia Suluhu is objectified simply because she is a woman president. Women journalists work tirelessly to cover her objectively.