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

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.

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.

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.

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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Interviews

Zuraida Kamaruddin

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 17:04

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November 8, 2018

Zuraida Kamaruddin

Minister of Housing and Local Government and Member of Parliament, Malaysia

November 5, 2018

In the words of Halima Askari: “Our victory is our unity”

Halima Askari became the first woman head of the Provincial Council in Afghanistan’s conservative Wardak province in 2017. She is part of a new generation of women leaders who, little by little, are pushing for the transformation of governance.

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October 26, 2018

Women in Palestine face violence and political exclusion, campaigner tells UN

Women are being shut out of Palestinian politics and excluded from peace talks, according to Randa Siniora, the first female Palestinian campaigner to address the UN security council.

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