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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

Situational analysis of women’s political participation in Zimbabwe

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September 13, 2019

Situational analysis of women’s political participation in Zimbabwe

The state of women’s political participation in Zimbabwe is undesirable, an anti-thesis to the country’s development.

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The state of women’s political participation in Zimbabwe is undesirable, an anti-thesis to the country’s development.

September 10, 2019
Blue dress and new-look women upstage Italy's macho politicians

Since the unification of Italy in the late 19th Century, the country has had 58 prime ministers - every one a man.

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Does exposure to gender role models increase women’s political ambition? A field experiment with politicians

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September 10, 2019

Does exposure to gender role models increase women’s political ambition? A field experiment with politicians

There is a persistent gender gap in motivations to run for political office.

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There is a persistent gender gap in motivations to run for political office.

September 10, 2019
Women in politics deterred by structural barriers, study finds

Issues around sexism and work-life balance contribute to the dearth of women in politics, a new study has found.

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August 22, 2019
Trolled online, women in politics fight to hold big tech accountable in the U.K.

Lisa Cameron is a member of the British Parliament. She's also a victim, and survivor, of online trolls.

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August 13, 2019
Zuleika Hassan: Kenyan MP with baby ordered to leave parliament

Female MPs have walked out of Kenya's parliament in solidarity with a colleague who was ordered to leave because she had taken her baby.

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Fourteenth Workshop of Parliamentary Scholars and Parliamentarians

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Fourteenth Workshop of Parliamentary Scholars and Parliamentarians

This Workshop will bring together scholars and parliamentarians in order to discuss research findings which are likely to be of practical use to parli

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