April 1, 2021
Can gender quotas counter sexism in Australian politics?
In recent months, Australians have grown accustomed to stories of sexual impropriety by their politicians dominating the news headlines.
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
March 25, 2021
UN Women urges world to press gender equality post-pandemic
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N.’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality should be tackling the yawning gap between men and women when it comes to political leadership and ensuring women have a strong voice in rebuilding economies after the COVI
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Women Parliamentarians as peacebuilders: displacing hate speech with the discourse of respect
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Women Parliamentarians as peacebuilders: displacing hate speech with the discourse of respect
Experience during the pandemic confirms that the deployment by political actors of hate speech in the digital space exponentially promotes real-time political violence, particular
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Violence Against Women in Politics: Experiences and Ways Forward for Women Leaders
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Violence Against Women in Politics: Experiences and Ways Forward for Women Leaders
This high-level Side Event to the 65th Meeting of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65) will provide a platform for women politicians
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“We Have Your Back” - Breaking the cycle from online harassment to threats to violence against women and girl leaders
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“We Have Your Back” - Breaking the cycle from online harassment to threats to violence against women and girl leaders
CSW65 side event
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‘We can’t leave parliaments to men’: Leading in Spring Street
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February 18, 2021
‘We can’t leave parliaments to men’: Leading in Spring Street
Ask every female politician in the Victorian Parliament and they will most likely have that one story.
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Ask every female politician in the Victorian Parliament and they will most likely have that one story.
Privilege and gendered violence in the Canadian and British Houses of Commons
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February 4, 2021
Privilege and gendered violence in the Canadian and British Houses of Commons
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Report of the United Nations Secretary-General on women's participation in public life
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January 21, 2021
Report of the United Nations Secretary-General on women's participation in public life
This report contains an examination of global trends, persistent barriers and opportunities with regard to women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equal
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This report contains an examination of global trends, persistent barriers and opportunities with regard to women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equal
Gendered violence and the attack on the U.S. Capitol
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January 14, 2021
Gendered violence and the attack on the U.S. Capitol
The vandalism and thefts targeting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week sought to assail her position as one of the most powerful women in American politics.
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The vandalism and thefts targeting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week sought to assail her position as one of the most powerful women in American politics.