Nearly 80% of Colombian Female Candidates Face Violence in 2023 Elections

In Colombias 2023 elections, nearly 80% of female candidates encountered Violence, revealing alarming trends in Politics and Democracy amid increasing Violence against women.

A study by the Registraduría Nacional revealed that 78.8% of female candidates in Colombias 2023 elections experienced some form of Violence during their political campaigns.
The report highlights the pervasive issue of Violence against women in Colombian Politics, raising concerns about womens safety and participation in the democratic process.
UN Women and the Swedish Embassy in Colombia collaborated on this study, emphasizing the urgent need to address Violence against women in the context of democratic engagement.

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The high incidence of Violence against female candidates underscores a significant barrier to gender equality in Politics and Democracy, threatening the integrity of electoral processes and womens rights in Colombia.