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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

https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/women-in-politics-cry-out-over-online-violence-ahead-of-2026-elections-5080876
June 16, 2025
Women in politics cry out over online violence ahead of 2026 elections

What you need to know:

  • Aritua called for a multi-stakeholder approach, urging the Uganda Communications Commission and other regulatory bodies to crack down on digital abusers.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/08/japan/japan-assemblywomen-harassment-survey/
June 10, 2025
Over half of local assembly women suffer harassment, survey shows

Over 50% of female local assembly members in Japan have been troubled with harassment, more than double the proportion of such male members, according to a Cabinet Office report.

https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025/06/03/southeast-asia-remains-unfriendly-for-women-in-politics.html
June 5, 2025
Southeast Asia remains unfriendly for women in politics
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/samia-suluhu-image-war-women-journalists-confront-bias-in-covering-africa-s-female-leaders-5049894
May 26, 2025
Samia Suluhu image war: Women journalists confront bias in covering Africa’s female leaders

“On social media, President Samia Suluhu is objectified simply because she is a woman president. Women journalists work tirelessly to cover her objectively.

How AI reinforces gender bias—and what we can do about it

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May 22, 2025

How AI reinforces gender bias—and what we can do about it

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world—but when it reflects existing biases, it can reinforce discrimination against women and girls. From hiring decisions to healthcare diagnoses, AI systems can amplify gender inequalities when trained on biased data.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world—but when it reflects existing biases, it can reinforce discrimination against women and girls. From hiring decisions to healthcare diagnoses, AI systems can amplify gender inequalities when trained on biased data.

The ‘cost of doing politics’? Gendered abuse and digital platforms’ role in undermining democracy

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May 21, 2025

The ‘cost of doing politics’? Gendered abuse and digital platforms’ role in undermining democracy

Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) has become a pervasive threat in the digital age. It undermines democratic processes, silences marginalised voices, and perpetuates systemic inequality.

Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) has become a pervasive threat in the digital age. It undermines democratic processes, silences marginalised voices, and perpetuates systemic inequality.

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May 13, 2025
New survey shows half of women’s organizations aiding women in crises may shut down in six months due to global aid cuts

Geneva, Switzerland — Globally, 308 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance across 73 countries, a figure that continues to rise with escalating conflict, climate change, food insecurity, and disease outbreaks.