ODIHR’s Gender Matters series: Addressing Violence against Women in Politics

To open its “Gender Matters!” series of online briefings on gender equality in politics, ODIHR will feature world leading expert Professor Mona Lena Krook with an introduction to violence against women in politics. In her newest book, “Violence Against Women in Politics”,  she argues that this topic is not simply a gendered extension of existing political violence, but rather a distinct phenomenon involving a broad range of threats that attack and undermine women as political actors. 

Objectives

This coffee briefing will provide OSCE colleagues with the opportunity to learn more about the topic, discuss the different forms of such violence, share examples from their countries, and jointly explore possible solutions and OSCE responses.

ODIHR will also introduce its ongoing work in this area, including a call for an OSCE-wide advocacy campaign addressing violence against women in politics during 2021 and beyond.

Why it is important

In the last three decades, women have made significant advancements into political life across the OSCE region. However, their greater political role and louder voice has also resulted in growing instances of personal and often gender-based attacks, intimidation, and harassment experienced because of their public role.

Registration

The event is not open to the general public. Interested parties may contact sasa.gavric@odihr.pl.