The International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics is pleased to invite you to join its first moderated E-Discussion on Eliminating Violence Against Women in Politics, to take place from 10-14 December 2007. Violence or the threat of violence has been identified by members of the iKNOW Politics community -as well as through global and regional meetings of women politicians and their supporters sponsored by iKNOW partner organizations- as a significant impediment to women’s political participation. While crimes of violence against women in politics are receiving increasing international attention, the attention is often limited to high profile cases, while the overall scale of such violence – including violence occurring at the local level - remains underreported and under documented. It is in this context that we launch the E-Discussion on Eliminating Violence Against Women in Politics, aiming to strengthen the knowledge base on violence against women in politics. To participate in the discussion, visit www.iknowpolitics.org and create an account. After creating an account you may subscribe to the e-discussion forum by clicking on the “E-Discussion” link in the right menu bar on the iKNOW Politics homepage. Please contact connect@iknowpolitics.org with any questions. iKNOW Politics, the first global networking platform for women political leaders and their supporters, is a joint initiative of UNIFEM, UNDP, NDI, IPU and International IDEA.