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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
January 15, 2025
The most affected by terrorism, women seek space in the reconstruction of Niger: 'Villages should live in peace'
Women have always been at the forefront of people’s struggles in Niger. The example of Saraounia Mangou is emblematic and became a film.
Why have we normalised hate speech against women in politics?
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January 14, 2025
Why have we normalised hate speech against women in politics?
Women have emerged as a significant vote bank in the last few elections in India. Despite that, political speeches of elected representatives or contestants across parties have consistently displayed an aversion to or prejudice against women.
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Women have emerged as a significant vote bank in the last few elections in India. Despite that, political speeches of elected representatives or contestants across parties have consistently displayed an aversion to or prejudice against women.
‘Enough is enough’: Journalist Asma Shirazi condemns harassment campaign against her
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January 13, 2025
‘Enough is enough’: Journalist Asma Shirazi condemns harassment campaign against her
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January 7, 2025
AI-generated deepfakes targeting women politicians around the world
From the United States to Italy, Britain, and Pakistan, female politicians are increasingly becoming victims of AI-generated deepfake pornography or sexualised images, in a troubling trend that researchers say threatens women’s participation in public life.
The Politics of Oppression against Afghan Women
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January 6, 2025
The Politics of Oppression against Afghan Women
As women worldwide grapple with tears and grief, Afghan women endure deafening silence resonating around the world with different stages of bans and sanctions since the Taliban has taken over this land.
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As women worldwide grapple with tears and grief, Afghan women endure deafening silence resonating around the world with different stages of bans and sanctions since the Taliban has taken over this land.
Sudanese Women’s Participation in Ongoing Peace Processes
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December 20, 2024
Sudanese Women’s Participation in Ongoing Peace Processes
International IDEA organized in August 2024, in Kampala, Uganda, a roundtable with the Adeela Foundation to discuss and evaluate the role of Sudanese women in peace and ending war initiatives.
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International IDEA organized in August 2024, in Kampala, Uganda, a roundtable with the Adeela Foundation to discuss and evaluate the role of Sudanese women in peace and ending war initiatives.
December 17, 2024
AI deepfakes are targeting women in politics at alarming rates
A new report has found that women in Congress are 70 times more likely to be targeted by deepfakes than men, often with sexually explicit images created by AI.
December 17, 2024
Online violence against women in Nepali politics rising
A new report published by the Open Nepal Initiative (ONI) sheds light on the increasing number of incidents of online violence targeting women politicians in Nepal.