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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It's Time: Addressing Sexual Violence in Political Institutions

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It's Time: Addressing Sexual Violence in Political Institutions

Join Young Women's Leadership Network as they release the research an

London: Rank countries on electoral violence against women, Jega advises Commonwealth

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April 19, 2018

London: Rank countries on electoral violence against women, Jega advises Commonwealth

Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says countries should be ranked according to the level of electoral violence recorded, esp

April 9, 2018

USA: Hundreds of Former Staffers Urge Senate to Act on Sexual Harassment

Senate leadership to receive letter following recess

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March 28, 2018

United States Senate’s female members push for harassment vote

The Senate's 22 female members joined together Wednesday in a bipartisan push for their leaders to overhaul its workplace misconduct rules, airing "deep disappointment" that the chamber hasn't already moved.

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No party to violence: Analyzing violence against women in political parties

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March 22, 2018

No party to violence: Analyzing violence against women in political parties

Taking the opportunity provided by its 2017 review of political party strengthening, "Reflect, Reform, Re-engage: A Blueprint for 21st Century Parties," NDI has revised its long-standing Win With Women political party assessment tool, including by ad