How were women candidates or their supporters attacked? | Votes Without Violence

Country:

Year:

2015

Level of government:

National

While few incidents of violence were observed, most violent attacks on women candidates or their supporters were with intimidation (34%) or harassment (30%).

Time period:

Before the election

Type of violence:

Threats and Coercion

Victim of violence:

Party member or supporter

Gender of victim:

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