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Three-quarters of female MPs report facing public violence

Most female MPs in New Zealand Parliament are experiencing public violence, threatening progress in female representation.

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Three quarters of female MPs report facing public violence according to a new report. The findings raise concerns about the sustainability of historic gains in female political representation. Violence and threats targeting women in Parliament may be deterring future candidates and undermining efforts to achieve gender balance in the chamber.

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