10 Days of Activism 2025
Everyone deserves to participate in politics and hold public office without fear or violence. Yet, for many women in politics, that right is undermined daily, not only through online harassment, cyberstalking, and non-consensual image sharing, but also through the use of gender-biased language, especially in the media. These words reinforce stereotypes, diminish women’s credibility, and contribute to a culture that normalizes violence and silencing.
As part of the 7th annual 10 Days of Activism against Violence Against Women in Politics, IRIAD—The Electoral Hub joins the Women’s Democracy Network (WDN) and advocates worldwide in calling attention to technology-facilitated violence that limits women’s participation in political life.
Why do we raise our voice?
Because democracy can not thrive when women are bullied out of public spaces. Our commitment to evidence-based advocacy, inclusive governance, and equitable political participation demands that we speak up for safe, respectful, and enabling environments where women lead boldly and without fear.
This June, we will highlight the issues, amplify solutions, and push for lasting reform to end tech-facilitated VAWP.
Join us to take action!
Preventing tech-facilitated Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP) is not just ideal, it is essential. While reactive efforts such as content takedowns and legal responses are important, they often come too late, after damage to a woman’s dignity, safety, or political ambition has already been done.
At IRIAD—The Electoral Hub, we affirm that to truly tackle VAWP in Nigeria and beyond, we must shift our focus from reactionary measures to prevention.
#EndVAWP
#TakeItDown
#WomenInPolitics
#InclusiveGovernance
#StopOnlineAbuse
When women in politics face violence, whether physical, psychological, or digital, it does not just silence their voices. It threatens their livelihoods, hinders progress, and creates ripple effects that weaken families, institutions, and national development.
At IRIAD—The Electoral Hub, we acknowledge that safety and economic empowerment are deeply intertwined. When women lead without fear, they contribute more fully to decision-making, innovation, and inclusive development.
#EndVAWP#TakeItDown
#WomenInPolitics
#EconomicEmpowerment#InclusiveDevelopment
#10DaysofActivism#Day6
Violence Against Women in Politics is not always visible—but it is deeply damaging.
Psychological violence, including threats, insults, intimidation, and character assassination, is one of the most pervasive forms of abuse that women in politics and public office face.
At IRIAD—The Electoral Hub, we believe that psychological violence is political violence. Leadership should never come at the cost of personal dignity, mental well-being, or physical safety. This form of abuse is designed to isolate, degrade, and ultimately push women out of politics. It is meant to silence.
Today, we call for:
– Policies that criminalize psychological abuse in political spaces
– Protection for women who speak out
– Zero tolerance for institutions that enable or excuse the silencing of women
#EndVAWP#TakeItDown
#WomenInPolitics
#10DaysOfActivism#Day 7
#SayNoToPsychologicalAbuse
In a significant stride for gender justice, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) recently adopted a landmark convention to end violence against women and girls (VAWG), laying the foundation for stronger protections and institutional support across Africa
At IRIAD—The Electoral Hub, we affirm that legal frameworks must not only be adopted but also effectively implemented and adequately funded. Advocacy must translate into accountability.
Turning regional commitments into actionable, enforceable policies is essential to creating inclusive political spaces where women can lead without fear or intimidation. The time to move from pledges to progress is now!
#Day 9
At IRIAD-The Electoral Hub, we know the work does not end with awareness. We are committed to pushing for policies, platforms, and institutions that prioritize safety, justice, and equitable participation in political life.
Women in politics deserve more than protection, they deserve power, visibility, and full inclusion in decision-making spaces without the fear of harassment, intimidation, or attack.
Let us build cross-sector partnerships, elevate survivor voices, and move from advocacy to accountability.
The future of democracy depends on it.
#EndVAWP#TakeItDown
#WomenInPolitics
#GenderEquity
#10DaysofActivism#InclusiveGovernance#NoToPoliticalViolence
#Day10
