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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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Violence Against Women in Politics

For more than one year, the groundbreaking #MeToo movement and related Time’s Up initiative have broken taboos and sparked an unprecedented global conversation about the sexism, harassment and violence many women face in professional environments.

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For more than one year, the groundbreaking #MeToo movement and related Time’s Up initiative have broken taboos and sparked an unprecedented global conversation about the sexism, harassment and violence many women face in professional environments.

November 23, 2018
Abuse and sexism: Female MPs discuss barriers to women in politics

Abuse, sexism and a lack of equality remain barriers to women looking to stand for election, according to a cross-party parliamentary panel.

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Violence against women in politics: A rising global trend

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November 19, 2018

Violence against women in politics: A rising global trend

Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in reports of assault, intimidation, and abuse directed at politically active women.

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Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in reports of assault, intimidation, and abuse directed at politically active women.

The law and violence against women in politics

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November 19, 2018

The law and violence against women in politics

Latin America has been at the vanguard in implementing diverse strategies to combat violence against women in politics (VAWIP). In 2012, Bolivia became the first country to criminalize “political violence and harassment against women” with Law 243.

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Latin America has been at the vanguard in implementing diverse strategies to combat violence against women in politics (VAWIP). In 2012, Bolivia became the first country to criminalize “political violence and harassment against women” with Law 243.

Making gender visible in election violence: Strategies for data collection

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November 19, 2018

Making gender visible in election violence: Strategies for data collection

Election violence is an important issue from a number of perspectives.

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Election violence is an important issue from a number of perspectives.

Turning the tide on violence against women in politics: How are we measuring up?

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November 16, 2018

Turning the tide on violence against women in politics: How are we measuring up?

Violence against women in politics (VAWP) is a human rights violation, as it prevents the realization of political rights.

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Violence against women in politics (VAWP) is a human rights violation, as it prevents the realization of political rights.

Women in politics face constant sexist attacks, proving progress is only partial

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November 14, 2018

Women in politics face constant sexist attacks, proving progress is only partial

By Ani Gasparyan,

The 2018 midterm elections made significant strides for the Democratic Party. But the same can’t be said for women in politics.

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By Ani Gasparyan,

The 2018 midterm elections made significant strides for the Democratic Party. But the same can’t be said for women in politics.

November 12, 2018
Take five: “Legal reform did not change patriarchal systems or machismo culture overnight”

Katia Uriona is the former President of the Electoral Tribunal of the Plurinational State of Bolivia.

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