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E-Discussions on online harassment and mentorship programs for candidates and elected female MPs

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on

Dear iKNOW Politics Member,


You are invited to participate in our current online discussions:

 


The social media experience that comes across as a liberating tool for women is often equated with a safe space where one could confidently voice opinions in the public sphere. However, recently, a series of incidents have sounded a note of caution against the euphoria around social media. It has been compared to a street where women are abused, threatened, ogled at, and rebuked - only virtually. In this discussion, we would like to hear from you whether you have ever faced online harassment and share good practices or laws which were effective in curbing online harassments.

 

Q1. Do you have an example or a story to share of online harassment of women leaders, activists, bloggers or feminists?

 

Q2. What do you think would be the best measures to stop or control virtual harassment against women in politics?

 

Q3. Do you know of existing awareness campaigns that can be shared on stopping virtual harassment against women in politics?

 

Q4. Are there any laws in your country to prevent and punish (sexual) or virtual harassment of women?



 

Given the complexity of a Parliament, candidates and first time Parliamentarians are keen to get advice from those who have previous experience with particular issues.  Mentorship programs have been organized at national and regional levels. At the national level, Parliaments are exploring new ways of guiding young MPs through the complex structures of Parliament.  At the regional level, Parliaments are providing mentorship projects, which go beyond the traditional study trip tours, through online networks and intensive collaboration between parliamentarians.

 

Q1: Have you ever been part of a mentorship program (as mentor or mentee)? If so, could you share your experiences?

 

Q2: Do you know of successful mentorship projects targeting women candidates and parliamentarians. Why were these projects successful? 

 

Q3:  Are ‘in-person’ meetings critical for a successful mentorship programme or could online mentoring be just as useful?

 

We invite all members to join in the discussions and share experiences and ideas. The discussions will be live from June 9th to June 30th. Visit this link to contribute!

 

Best Regards,
iKNOW Politics