Gender-Based Political Violence. Current Challenges and Developments

Abstract

These investigations provides information on how the countries of the Americas have been working towards preventing, punishing and eradicating the problem of gender violence as a recurring conflict in electoral processes. In this dossier, a complement to the previous one coordinated by Martin, the authors introduce the terms of reference under which the current debate on gender-based political violence is actually taking place. This dossier is useful for four reasons: first, because –in a didactic way- it introduces readers who don´t have an approach in gender political violence about its definition an interpretation. Second, because it identifies the basic criteria for its recognition and, third, because it analyzes the progress and problems of electoral governance for its prevention and sanction. Last, but not least, these investigations contribute to providing technical tools for the development and improvements of public gender policies.