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Eliminating Violence against Women in Politics: What works and what doesn’t?
Summary
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15:00-16:30 CET
Violence against women in politics is not only an intolerable violation of women’s human rights and civil rights but a fundamental challenge to democracy and sustainable development. The 2020 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is a moment to raise awareness of the threat of gender-based violence affecting women engaged in politics, and specific policy solutions or remedies identified by organizations working in this field.
The Kofi Annan Foundation and the IPU are organizing a solutions-oriented discussion to evaluate successful policy responses and promote their urgent adoption.
Speakers
Ms Carmen Alanis, Former Chief Justice, Mexico Electoral Tribunal
Ms. Anita Bhatia, Deputy Executive Director, UN Women
Mr. Martin Chungong, Secretary General of the IPU
Ms. Hilary Gbedemah, Chairperson of the CEDAW Committee
Moderator:
Ms. Corinne Momal-Vanian, Executive Director, Kofi Annan Foundation