Violence against women in politics is increasingly recognized around the world as a significant barrier to women’s political participation.

While the Agreement has provisions to address the particular ways in which women and LGBTQ communities were affected by the conflict, it emphasizes women’s condition as victims.

This panel offered different perspectives on the #MeToo hashtag, the campaign/movement it ignited, and the general context in which women decide to come out with their experiences with sexual harassment and assault.