Cote d'Ivoire Pre-Election Victims of General Violence

Cote d'Ivoire Pre-Election Victims of General Violence

Country: 
Year: 
2016
Level of government: 
National

In observed incidents of unspecified violence or aggression, women were 33% of the victims. Most observed incidents that were reported had both male and female victims (44%).

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Electoral violence undermines democratic elections, which are a cornerstone of democratic governance. Violence against women in elections is a particular form of electoral violence, motivated by a desire to prevent women from participating in the electoral process, which sees women attacked for daring to participate in elections. Learn More About Votes Without Violence