Despite the fight to include women in politics, research shows women are still significantly less likely than men to consider running for office.
Disincentives – on top of the traditional and systemic – result from the widespread use of online social platforms and other digital technologies to harass and threaten women who are politically engaged. This is becoming another clear deterrent to women’s engagement in today’s modern democracy.
This half-day workshop explored issues and challenges of policy makers, women and men. The intent? Outlining recommended solutions to online cyber-harassment directed at women in the political sphere.
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