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AI–4/5: On violence against women in politics, identify best practice and share it

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AI–4/5: On violence against women in politics, identify best practice and share it

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The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has prompted many experts to warn about its impacts on democracy. To explore this issue further, the IPU is preparing a series of articles on the topic. In this fourth piece, British MP and Vice-Chair of the British Group of the IPU, Vicky Ford, talks about violence against women in politics (VAWIP), as well as the risks and opportunities of AI.

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The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has prompted many experts to warn about its impacts on democracy. To explore this issue further, the IPU is preparing a series of articles on the topic. In this fourth piece, British MP and Vice-Chair of the British Group of the IPU, Vicky Ford, talks about violence against women in politics (VAWIP), as well as the risks and opportunities of AI.

Northern Ireland peace deal: Women’s role finally recognised, says activist

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December 1, 2023

Northern Ireland peace deal: Women’s role finally recognised, says activist

Belfast, Northern Ireland – Northern Irish academic and activist Monica McWilliams says it has taken 25 years for

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Belfast, Northern Ireland – Northern Irish academic and activist Monica McWilliams says it has taken 25 years for

Does British TV portray politically renegade women negatively?

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November 27, 2023

Does British TV portray politically renegade women negatively?

British TV features plenty of women who wield power. This is unsurprising. But what we see little of is scrutiny of how these women are presented and the associated narratives.

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British TV features plenty of women who wield power. This is unsurprising. But what we see little of is scrutiny of how these women are presented and the associated narratives.

Suella Braverman – the trap for women (of colour) in politics

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November 27, 2023

Suella Braverman – the trap for women (of colour) in politics

It has been a spectacular fall from grace for the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. After being unceremoniously sacked from her position, her divisive reign as one of the highest-ranking ministers in this country has come to an end.

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It has been a spectacular fall from grace for the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. After being unceremoniously sacked from her position, her divisive reign as one of the highest-ranking ministers in this country has come to an end.

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#AskHerToStand is the powerful campaign encouraging women to be part of government

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#AskHerToStand is the powerful campaign encouraging women to be part of government

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Whether it’s pay gaps, medical misogyny, an unfair division of labour or sport inequality, we’re constantly reminded that, despite the progress we’ve made, true gender equality still hasn’t been achieved.

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Whether it’s pay gaps, medical misogyny, an unfair division of labour or sport inequality, we’re constantly reminded that, despite the progress we’ve made, true gender equality still hasn’t been achieved.

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Scotland: just a third of general election candidates selected so far are women

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Herald on Sunday research shows that despite promises to act from most parties, just a third of all the candidates selected to fight the next general election are women.

The SNP has selected substantially more candidates than any other party, with 53 of the 57 they will need for the vote in place. Of those 35 are men, around 66%.

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Herald on Sunday research shows that despite promises to act from most parties, just a third of all the candidates selected to fight the next general election are women.

The SNP has selected substantially more candidates than any other party, with 53 of the 57 they will need for the vote in place. Of those 35 are men, around 66%.

Lack of ‘female perspective’ in No.10 led to women’s deaths during Covid, says former top UK civil servant

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November 3, 2023

Lack of ‘female perspective’ in No.10 led to women’s deaths during Covid, says former top UK civil servant

A lack of gender diversity among decisionmakers in the UK prime minister’s office meant that women were not adequately considered in pandemic-related policymaking, likely leading to preventable d

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A lack of gender diversity among decisionmakers in the UK prime minister’s office meant that women were not adequately considered in pandemic-related policymaking, likely leading to preventable d

Tory women have taken over the running to be the next party leader

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October 3, 2023

Tory women have taken over the running to be the next party leader

Should Sir Keir Starmer win power in 2024, as most of the polls are predicting, the question of who will come after Rishi is once again on Conservative minds.

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Should Sir Keir Starmer win power in 2024, as most of the polls are predicting, the question of who will come after Rishi is once again on Conservative minds.

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