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WFD brought together male political actors from four ASEAN countries in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to reflect, commit, and act as allies in tackling violence against women in politics.
For women to take up their rightful place as decisionmakers, we need to challenge the systemic barriers that prevent them from entering and progressing in formal politics. The ASEAN Women Political Leaders’ Series: Towards Safe and Inclusive Politics reaffirmed the power of cross-border collaboration in addressing violence against women in politics (VAWP) and advancing gender-inclusive leadership across the region.
WFD organised a workshop for university students in Laos and Thailand to learn about gender equality in politics, including key topics such as barriers and violence against women in politics and elections, tech and civic engagement, and gender mainstreaming and policies for women’s inclusion in politics.
Experts highlight joint responsibility of the state and tech companies to end online GBV in Thailand
At a recent seminar, experts in Thailand noted that addressing and preventing online gender-based violence (GBV) is not only the government’s duty but also the responsibility of the private sector, as guided by international frameworks such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
WFD and its regional partners hosted a public seminar to launch its VAWP Methodology, a new resource designed to address violence against women in politics and foster inclusive political environments across Southeast Asia.
From advancing women's political participation in ASEAN countries to supporting democratic transitions in Bangsamoro and improving the information ecosystem in Taiwan, WFD's collaborative, locally-led approach is helping create more transparent, representative and sustainable democratic systems throughout the region.
The high and often growing costs that individuals bear in seeking and maintaining political office are excluding people from politics, fuelling corruption, and fundamentally reshaping the way in which citizens and their elected representatives interact.
The Gender Safety Assessment Tool Co-creation Workshop brought together voices that embody resilience and leadership in the fight against violence against women in politics (VAWP).
WFD works with local partners to promote women's political leadership worldwide. WFD is focused on creating an inclusive and supportive environment in the ASEAN region that enables politically active women to participate in and assume leadership roles in national, local, and regional politics.
