Women, in general, experience sexual, economic, psychological, physical, legal, social, and political violence, which is closely tied to the patriarchal cultures of society. Examples of such violence include marriage-related crimes, honor killings, domestic violence, child and forced marriages, female genital mutilation, forced sterilization, coercion into abortion, sexual harassment, and rape, including marital rape.

The violence faced by Syrian women often stems from legal frameworks, as seen in personal status laws, criminal codes, issues regarding granting nationality to their spouses and children, and the Syrian government’s reservations on the CEDAW agreement, among others.

The significance of this research lies in examining the relationship between violence against women and their limited political participation. It aims to highlight this connection to decision-makers and stakeholders, encouraging awareness of the link between violence and political participation.

The research seeks to explore the existence of a relationship between the violence experienced by women and their limited political participation in northwest Syria. It aims to shed light on the reality of the violence they face, the extent of their political participation, and any potential correlation between the two, while assessing the boundaries of their political involvement.

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