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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

Navigating Backlash: Iran’s ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ Protests and its Aftermath

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October 15, 2025

Navigating Backlash: Iran’s ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ Protests and its Aftermath

Feminist scholars and advocates have long asserted that women’s rights and gender equality are fundamental prerequisites for democratic governance.

Feminist scholars and advocates have long asserted that women’s rights and gender equality are fundamental prerequisites for democratic governance.

Iranian Feminist Resistance: Paving the Way to National and Global Change

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October 15, 2025

Iranian Feminist Resistance: Paving the Way to National and Global Change

Women of Iran, similar to those across many parts of the region, benefit from a long history of feminist activism.

Women of Iran, similar to those across many parts of the region, benefit from a long history of feminist activism.

Iranian protesters are making demands in charters and bills of rights

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October 15, 2025

Iranian protesters are making demands in charters and bills of rights

It’s been six months since the latest spark ignited mass protests in Iran — the death of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian Mahsa (Jina) Amini in moralit

It’s been six months since the latest spark ignited mass protests in Iran — the death of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian Mahsa (Jina) Amini in moralit

Women’s activism in Iran continues, despite street protests dying down in face of state repression

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October 15, 2025

Women’s activism in Iran continues, despite street protests dying down in face of state repression

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/announcement/2025/10/un-women-and-global-cybersecurity-forum-join-forces-to-advance-womens-representation-in-cybersecurity
October 14, 2025
UN Women and Global Cybersecurity Forum join forces to advance women’s representation in cybersecurity

UN Women and the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen women’s participation and leadership in cybersecurity and the digital economy.

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/08/women-global-development-outcomes-gender-poverty-research
October 13, 2025
Experts urge policies that recognize women’s vital role in development

Researchers at the King Center on Global Development are addressing challenges such as gender-based violence and low labor participation, with the aim to inform supportive policy interventions.