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African women parliamentarians learn from UNESCO’s “The Chilling” project to combat online attacks

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African women parliamentarians learn from UNESCO’s “The Chilling” project to combat online attacks

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On 18 September 2023, in Tanzania, around 30 women parliamentarians from Africa convened for a high-level dialogue. The aim was to draw parallels online violence against women journalists and the experiences of women in politics while developing effective responses to this growing issue. The dialogue coincided with the International Day for Democracy on 15 September.

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On 18 September 2023, in Tanzania, around 30 women parliamentarians from Africa convened for a high-level dialogue. The aim was to draw parallels online violence against women journalists and the experiences of women in politics while developing effective responses to this growing issue. The dialogue coincided with the International Day for Democracy on 15 September.

Disinformation and online political violence against women in Brazil

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September 20, 2023

Disinformation and online political violence against women in Brazil

The rise of the information society, predominantly sculpted by modern technologies, has blurred the lines between our online and offline lives.

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The rise of the information society, predominantly sculpted by modern technologies, has blurred the lines between our online and offline lives.

Online harassment risks pushing Kenyan women out of politics

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September 15, 2023

Online harassment risks pushing Kenyan women out of politics

“I faced so much violence on Facebook”, she said. “I am separated from my husband, so people could say unimaginable things using [pseudonymous] accounts, to me and my family. It was just chaotic.”

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“I faced so much violence on Facebook”, she said. “I am separated from my husband, so people could say unimaginable things using [pseudonymous] accounts, to me and my family. It was just chaotic.”

Urgent action needed to tackle cyberbullying of women in politics

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September 14, 2023

Urgent action needed to tackle cyberbullying of women in politics

A University of Galway academic, Associate Professor Tom Felle, has called for laws, hefty fines and criminal action to be taken against social media companies who ‘fail to tackle cyber violence against women’.

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A University of Galway academic, Associate Professor Tom Felle, has called for laws, hefty fines and criminal action to be taken against social media companies who ‘fail to tackle cyber violence against women’.

Uganda: 'People find us easy targets': Women politicians face a torrent of online abuse but say they won't stop their work

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May 25, 2023

Uganda: 'People find us easy targets': Women politicians face a torrent of online abuse but say they won't stop their work

Doreen Nyanjura is a modern politician.

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Doreen Nyanjura is a modern politician.

Summit for Democracy Cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite

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March 31, 2023

Summit for Democracy Cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite

During the Summit for Democracy Year of Action, the S4D cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Democracy identified recommendations for strengthening democracy by promoting gender equali

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During the Summit for Democracy Year of Action, the S4D cohort on Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Democracy identified recommendations for strengthening democracy by promoting gender equali

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