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Not ‘just part of the job’: How parliaments are countering violence against women in politics

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Not ‘just part of the job’: How parliaments are countering violence against women in politics

Source: International IDEA

Hannah Johnson, Jessica Benton Cooney

Would you take a job where abuse and violence were almost guaranteed? This is the reality of modern political life, making it less appealing to women - especially younger women - leading to even less representative democracies. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Parliaments around the world are taking practical steps to prevent violence, protect women, and prosecute offenders.

Read the full article here.

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International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
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Hannah Johnson, Jessica Benton Cooney

Would you take a job where abuse and violence were almost guaranteed? This is the reality of modern political life, making it less appealing to women - especially younger women - leading to even less representative democracies. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Parliaments around the world are taking practical steps to prevent violence, protect women, and prosecute offenders.

Read the full article here.

Partner
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)