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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

November 22, 2016
Threats of death and violence common for women in politics, an IPU report says

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IPU Issues Brief on Sexism, Harassment and Violence Against Women Parliamentarians

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November 22, 2016

IPU Issues Brief on Sexism, Harassment and Violence Against Women Parliamentarians

This Issues Brief aims to clearly delineate the issues at stake by analysing the results of a first study specifically devoted to the subject of sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliament.

This Issues Brief aims to clearly delineate the issues at stake by analysing the results of a first study specifically devoted to the subject of sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliament.

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Unpacking Gender: The Humanitarian Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Jordan

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October 19, 2016

Unpacking Gender: The Humanitarian Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Jordan

With no political solution on the horizon to end the conflict in Syria, it is clear that humanitarian agencies must continue to prepare for a protracted conflict.

With no political solution on the horizon to end the conflict in Syria, it is clear that humanitarian agencies must continue to prepare for a protracted conflict.

VOTES WITHOUT VIOLENCE: Monitoring and Mitigating Violence Against Women in Elections

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October 19, 2016

VOTES WITHOUT VIOLENCE: Monitoring and Mitigating Violence Against Women in Elections

Election monitoring, whether by citizen observation groups or international observers, can provide a s

Election monitoring, whether by citizen observation groups or international observers, can provide a s

NDI's “Votes Without Violence” online initiative

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October 19, 2016

NDI's “Votes Without Violence” online initiative

Through its “Votes Without Violence” initiative, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) is developing and testing new strategies to address violence against women in elections.

Through its “Votes Without Violence” initiative, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) is developing and testing new strategies to address violence against women in elections.

October 13, 2016
Former Australian P.M. says women politicians face threats of rape and violence ‘almost daily’

Former prime minister Julia

October 10, 2016
ISIS Terror Against Women: Trauma expert on mission to record ISIS horror stories

Abu Chiad boasted about beheading infidels, raping women and children and slaughtering in the name of Islam.

September 27, 2016
Italy's parliament speaker exasperated after cartoon

"Men, enough sexism, it's 2016," th