January 8, 2018
MPs say plans to tackle Westminster sex assault claims ‘too vague’
Campaigners warn it could be months before proposals are finalised, which could leave party whips with too much power.
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
Colorado has a history of women in politics — and a harassment problem
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January 2, 2018
Colorado has a history of women in politics — and a harassment problem
Nearly 40 percent of Colorado lawmakers are women, and the state has a history of women in powerful jobs. Reporter Bente Birkeland of the radio station KUNC asked about sexual harassment in the Colorado statehouse — and found a problem.
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Nearly 40 percent of Colorado lawmakers are women, and the state has a history of women in powerful jobs. Reporter Bente Birkeland of the radio station KUNC asked about sexual harassment in the Colorado statehouse — and found a problem.
Video: iKNOW Politics Website Re-launch and Panel on Violence Against Women in Politics
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December 1, 2017
Video: iKNOW Politics Website Re-launch and Panel on Violence Against Women in Politics
To mark the iknowpolitics.org website re-launch, the iKNOW Politics partners gathered for a panel discussion on ending Violence Against Women in Politics during the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Violence.
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To mark the iknowpolitics.org website re-launch, the iKNOW Politics partners gathered for a panel discussion on ending Violence Against Women in Politics during the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Violence.
Day 4: End the democratic deficit
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November 28, 2017
Day 4: End the democratic deficit
In a series of 16 blogs for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, UN Women’s Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka addresses 16 ways to end violence against women.
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In a series of 16 blogs for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, UN Women’s Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka addresses 16 ways to end violence against women.
Preventing violence against women in elections: A programming guide
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November 28, 2017
Preventing violence against women in elections: A programming guide
The publication “Preventing violence against women in elections: A programming guide”, jointly produced by UN Women and UNDP, brings to light the scourge of violence against women in elections.
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The publication “Preventing violence against women in elections: A programming guide”, jointly produced by UN Women and UNDP, brings to light the scourge of violence against women in elections.
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These women politicians know how to #NameItChangeIt in the face of online haters
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November 13, 2017
These women politicians know how to #NameItChangeIt in the face of online haters
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November 13, 2017
The lack of women leaders is a national emergency
Men run everything, and it’s enough already. Want to stop sexual harassment? Fix this now.
November 3, 2017
Women in politics are also saying #MeToo
In the wake of the sexual violence allegations against Hollywood mogul
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Documentary: When Women Rule
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October 24, 2017
Documentary: When Women Rule
Women account for nearly half of the global population, but only one in four of the world's curren
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Women account for nearly half of the global population, but only one in four of the world's curren