Have you witnessed or heard of attacks against women candidates or their supporters?

Have you witnessed or heard of attacks against women candidates or their supporters?

Country: 
Year: 
2015
Level of government: 
National

85% of observers reported that they did not witness or hear of attacks on women candidates or their supporters; of those that did witness or hear of such attacks, most reports came from credible third parties.

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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