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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

Votes without violence

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December 5, 2019

Votes without violence

Around the world, women are targeted by violence because of their commitment to vote, their jobs as electoral officials and their aspirations to hold political office.

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Around the world, women are targeted by violence because of their commitment to vote, their jobs as electoral officials and their aspirations to hold political office.

Tweets that chill: Analyzing online violence against women in politics

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December 5, 2019

Tweets that chill: Analyzing online violence against women in politics

In the three case study countries (Colombia, Indonesia, Kenya), NDI's Gender, Women, and Democracy team worked with women in politics, those in  civic technology a

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In the three case study countries (Colombia, Indonesia, Kenya), NDI's Gender, Women, and Democracy team worked with women in politics, those in  civic technology a

November 26, 2019
UN special rapporteur calls on PH govt to protect Filipina women in politics

The United Nations special rapporteur on ending violence against women is calling on the Philippine government to protect Filipino women in politics against verbal attacks coming from high-level politicians.

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November 18, 2019
Punched, stalked and harassed women abandon UK politics over safety fears

She had just finished taking photographs outside the picturesque Bourne Mill in Colchester, Essex, and was looking at her phone when the first blow came.

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November 15, 2019
Social media a double-edged sword for female politicians

On Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren's Facebook page, you can find videos ranging from an announcement in Des Moines, Iowa, that her campaign has reached $2 million in donations to one with the Massachusetts senator looking into the

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November 15, 2019
Women running for office have to worry about one more thing: Their phones

For groups training the next generation of women in politics, the main message is: Do not post. Anything. It’s not fair. It’s not the same for men. But anything you post will be fair game.

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November 14, 2019
Ireland: Threatening phone calls among issues facing women in politics highlighted by NWCI

A TD says she left her home for a week after getting threatening phone calls in the middle of the night.

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