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Violence Against Women in Politics: Experiences and Ways Forward for Women Leaders
Meeting
- Date:
- Location:
- Online meeting (CET/GMT+1 time zone)
- Organized by:
- OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), UN Women Europe and Central Asia
- Source:
- OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
- Fields of work:
- Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination, Gender equality
About
This high-level Side Event to the 65th Meeting of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65) provided a platform for women politicians and leaders to discuss their experiences with harassment and violence in politics. It was also an opportunity for participants to share strategies aimed at helping stakeholders to rise above such violence and persevere in their important work in the public sphere.
Participants focused on exploring solutions and good practices for systematically addressing violence against women in politics.
The event was hosted by UN Women Europe and Central Asia and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). It featured high-level panelists from North America, Europe and Central Asia, kicking off an OSCE-wide advocacy campaign on the topic.
Interpretation in English/Russian and International Sign Language was provided.
Recording
The event recording is availabe here:
https://www.facebook.com/osce.odihr/videos/217026670159806/
Objectives
The side event enabled participants from all around the OSCE region to learn more about violence against women in politics, identify and discuss its different forms, and explore possible solutions and responses.
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.
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