1. New Assessment on Violence Against Women in Elections in Papua New Guinea
- Author:
- Gabrielle Bardall and Terry Ann Rogers
- Publication Date:
- 04-2019
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- International Foundation for Electoral Systems
- Abstract:
- iolence against women in politics is a substantial threat to the integrity of the electoral process, affecting women’s participation as voters, candidates, election officials, activists and political party leaders and undermining free, fair and inclusive democratic processes. Elections in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are characterized by violence and tribal politics that contribute to a high prevalence of violence against women in elections (VAWE). A new report from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) assesses VAWE in PNG following the 2017 national elections, drawing on fieldwork, research and IFES’ experiences operating in PNG. The analysis is organized into three key factors that influence the incidence and impact of VAWE
- Topic:
- Gender Issues, Elections, Women, and Gender Based Violence
- Political Geography:
- Papua New Guinea and Oceania