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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

Australian politics, as told by women

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August 3, 2021

Australian politics, as told by women

Parliament's gender problem is as old as the institution itself.

Today on The Signal, a story of an alleged workplace assault in the 80s that's never been publicly heard before.

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Parliament's gender problem is as old as the institution itself.

Today on The Signal, a story of an alleged workplace assault in the 80s that's never been publicly heard before.

August 3, 2021
'Toxic boys club': Women in politics join calls for code of conduct in parliament

Federal MPs have told a women’s leadership summit a "legacy of misogyny" and "sexist underbelly" continues to plague Australian politics and must be addressed.

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July 1, 2021
Germany: Annalena Baerbock becomes prime target of sexist hate speech

Threats against politicians have sharply risen ahead of September's general elections. The leading candidate to replace Angela Merkel has rapidly become the prime target for misogyny, vitriol, and fake news.

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7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics face

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June 30, 2021

7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics face

Black women in politics face a harrowing reality: Harassment, abuse and death threats for doing their jobs as Black women.

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Black women in politics face a harrowing reality: Harassment, abuse and death threats for doing their jobs as Black women.

June 30, 2021
More Black women are being elected to office. Few feel safe once they get there

Every day for more than four years, Kiah Morris lived in fear. She developed a safety routine for her family with the help of an international security expert, installed security cameras outside their home and received firearms training.

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Seminar on Violence against Women in Politics

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June 28, 2021

Seminar on Violence against Women in Politics

In this seminar, Mona Lena Krook, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Women and Politics Ph.D.

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In this seminar, Mona Lena Krook, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Women and Politics Ph.D.

Social media, politics, and gendered disinformation

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June 23, 2021

Social media, politics, and gendered disinformation

Kristina Wilfore and Lucina Di Meco are global experts and passionate advocates for women’s digital rights.

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Kristina Wilfore and Lucina Di Meco are global experts and passionate advocates for women’s digital rights.

From fake nudes to rape threats: how gendered disinformation is deployed to push women out of politics

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June 17, 2021

From fake nudes to rape threats: how gendered disinformation is deployed to push women out of politics

For women political leaders, social media had the potential to be a big gamechanger.

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For women political leaders, social media had the potential to be a big gamechanger.

June 11, 2021
Pan-African Parliament drama: Majodina accepts apology after Senegal rep 'cries and apologises'

ANC chief whip Pemmy Majodina has confirmed that she accepted an apology from a fellow member of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Djibril War, the Senegal representative.

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