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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

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Call for Proposals Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu

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Call for Proposals Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has launched a Call for Proposals under the 

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https://www.idea.int/news/advancing-gender-equality-and-transformation-social-norms-through-male-engagement
October 6, 2025
Advancing gender equality and the transformation of social norms through male engagement
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https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/tokenism-and-discrimination-experts-call-inclusive-politics-empower-youth-and-women
September 29, 2025
Tokenism and discrimination: Experts call for inclusive politics to empower youth and women

Despite calls for inclusive governance, women and youth remain underrepresented in national politics; experts urge the government to address structural barriers, harassment, and tokenistic participation that limit meaningful engagement and hinder the

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https://www.barrons.com/news/czech-women-battle-for-respect-in-hostile-politics-92d85093
September 29, 2025
Czech Women Battle For Respect In 'Hostile' Politics

Czech lawmaker Martina Ochodnicka is quitting after a single term, upset with hateful, misogynistic comments and a general lack of support for women politicians.

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https://matangitonga.to/2025/09/24/speaker-condemns-mocking-women-s-leadership-house-closes-election
September 25, 2025
Speaker condemns mocking of women’s leadership, as House closes before election

Several motions proposed by women and presented to the Tonga Legislative Assembly were met with resistance and disparaging questioning from the House, during its final sitting for the year.

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Women are told politics isn’t theirs

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September 22, 2025

Women are told politics isn’t theirs

The harassment of women is nothing alien in Bangladesh, but when it comes to politics, the hostility is sharpened and deliberate. Women candidates, and anyone who dares to support them, are unfairly attacked, judged, and harassed.

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The harassment of women is nothing alien in Bangladesh, but when it comes to politics, the hostility is sharpened and deliberate. Women candidates, and anyone who dares to support them, are unfairly attacked, judged, and harassed.

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