Developed from NDI’s collaboration with citizen observer groups around the world, GWD is proud to launch the Votes Without Violence toolkit on the issue of violence against women in elections. It includes guidance and a set of practical tools and resources that can be used directly by observers and practitioners to monitor and mitigate electoral violence against women effectively through gender-aware election observation. Learn more at:>>

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