Gabrielle Bardall discusses with Jonas how to prevent gender-based violence during election violence.
This Guide highlights the often-shocking examples of VAWE around the world and showcases the innovative prevention and response measures being tested. It is intended for those best positioned to act to prevent and mitigate VAWE, including international organizations and those providing programming support on electoral assistance, women’s political participation, human rights monitoring, and ending violence against women. It will also be a resource for members of political parties, particularly the leadership of those parties, electoral management bodies, civil society organizations, women’s groups, and gender equality activists.
Bhojraj explains how he took steps to improve the representation of women in politics in Nepal.
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What are some types of election violence, against women, you’ve seen, experienced, or have heard of?
Who do you believe is most impacted by this violence: female voters, candidates, or observers? Is this violence typically private or public?
What are some potential mitigation strategies?
