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May 12, 2016
Violence against women in politics boosted in the era of internet-based political communication

A new article published in The Cap Times focuses on the sexist violence experienced by women who are involved in politics.

May 12, 2016
New study on the negative effects of 'system of beauty' for women in politics

An article published in The Atlantic discusses the negative impacts for women’s political empowerment of the so-called ‘system of beauty’.

May 12, 2016
New survey on the progress to incorporate women in politics by the NEW Leadership National Network

The NEW Leadership National Network is a national nonpartisan program to educate college women about politics and leadership and encourage them to become effective l

May 10, 2016
Violence, resistance and commitment to peace define the situation of Kurdish women today

Judith Prat, documentary photographer, has recently published an article on the sustained political struggle of Kurdish women. The article builds upon an interview with Cemile Akgun (vid.

May 9, 2016
The Mesoamerican Initiative for Women Defenders of Human Rights offers data on violence against women in politics in this region

The Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) has published an article on the situation of women defenders of human rights in Mesoamerica.

May 5, 2016
Canadian MP Michelle Rempel paints picture of routine sexism in Parliament

Female MPs are applauding one of th

May 5, 2016
Iran elections: record 6% women elected

Iranian voters elected a record num

May 3, 2016
Women Leaders: The solution to peace and security

On 14 March, following Internationa

April 26, 2016
Candidates of the 14th National Assembly of Viet Nam

The election of deputies to the 14