National Democratic Institute Marks Fifth Anniversary of #NotTheCost Campaign On Violence Against Women In Politics
National Democratic Institute Marks Fifth Anniversary of #NotTheCost Campaign On Violence Against Women In Politics
On Tuesday, March 16 at 9:30 am (EST), National Democratic Institute Chairman Madeleine K. Albright will host a virtual Women’s History Month event to announce a new call to action against violence against women in politics. Five years ago, under Secretary Albright’s leadership, NDI launched the #NotTheCost
Other high-level participants in the event include:
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Martin Chungong, Secretary General, Inter-Parliamentary Union
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Ine Edo, NDI Ambassador for Women's Empowerment in Nigeria
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Jeanine Mabunda Lioko Mudiayi, MP, formerly Speaker of Parliament, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Fadzayi Mahere, National Spokesperson for the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance Zimbabwe
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Ana Natsvlishvili, Member of a Lelo for Georgia (a political party)
- Dr. Nomafrench Mbombo, Western Cape Health Minister and Leader of the Democratic Alliance Women’s National Leader, South Africa
- Åsa Regnér, Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director for Normative Support, UN System Coordination and Programme
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Maria Ressa, Co-founder and CEO, Rappler
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Brenda Santamaría, Chief of the Electoral Observation Section, Organization of American States
The event is on the record and open to accredited journalists. Journalists should register by emailing [email protected].
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