Who were the perpetrators of violence against women elected officials? | Votes Without Violence

Country:

Year:

2015

Level of government:

National

As with violence against women candidates, most perpetrators were party supporters.

Time period:

Type of violence:

Threats and Coercion

Perpetrator of violence:

Member of security force

Political party member or leader

Victim of violence:

Elected official

Gender of victim:

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