How were women election officials attacked?

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2015

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National

In most cases, where observers reported incidents of violence, women election officials were primarily targeted by intimidation (37%) and threats (33%).

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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