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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

'I've been called a witch': Women in politics share stories of harassment

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April 11, 2025

'I've been called a witch': Women in politics share stories of harassment

When Myriam Spiteri Debono was pregnant with her third child and campaigning for a national election, a fellow party member actively discouraged voters from supporting her because she was too busy as a mother and breadwinner to serve the public effectively.

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When Myriam Spiteri Debono was pregnant with her third child and campaigning for a national election, a fellow party member actively discouraged voters from supporting her because she was too busy as a mother and breadwinner to serve the public effectively.

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April 10, 2025
Gendered disinformation: Growing threat to women in local politics in Sri Lanka

At least 30 women politicians associated with different political parties at the local government level from two districts—Ratnapura and Kegalle—came together to discuss the digital threats they experience in their daily political careers due to their gender.

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the nation
April 10, 2025
The unspoken rules of the game: Politics when you are a woman

What you need to know:

  • When we silence women in politics through sexism, we're robbing ourselves of the leadership our nation desperately needs.
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the nation
April 4, 2025
Beyond election day: How sexism transcends party lines in Kenyan politics

From parliamentary sexism to online harassment, women face multi-faceted barriers to political participation across all levels of government.

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Explanation of Position on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Political Declaration

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March 31, 2025

Explanation of Position on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Political Declaration

New York, New York

March 10, 2025

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New York, New York

March 10, 2025

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March 28, 2025
Congress sounds the alarm on violence against women in politics

On March 25, after marking the arrival of the art installation “Thinking of you” in Strasbourg, a tribute to women who have suffered conflict-related sexual violence, the Congress held its debate on violence against women in polit

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