As the prominence of women in politics increases, so does the incidence of violence against women in politics. This section highlights news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics
The Cork TD shared how she was left "absolutely terrified" after a stalker showed up at her home.
Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns has spoken about her experience with a stalker, and the level of abuse women in politics receive.
Speaking on Virgin...
Gujarat Assembly Election: The sexist rant by the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad comes a day before voting in 93 constituencies in Gujarat, the second phase of a closely watched state election.
Ahmedabad: Those who select Muslim women to...
The sexist comment was made as the two parties sparred over reservations for OBC (Other Backward Class) in Maharashtra.
New Delhi: Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil, targeting Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Supriya Sule on Wednesday,...
A lack of legal regulation and the inefficiency of the Bosnian justice system mean Bosnian women in politics face little or no protection against gender-based abuse online.
Lana Prlic became a deputy leader of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in...
UK government faces growing pressure to tackle sexual misconduct in Westminster as Kwasi Kwarteng rejects idea of inherent sexism.
The government faces intense pressure from its own MPs and opposition parties to take action over misogyny and...
On both sides of Montenegro’s ideological divide, women politicians face sexism, abuse, and discrimination on a daily basis. And experts say it’s only getting worse.
Vesna Bratic and Draginja Vuksanovic-Stankovic sit on opposing sides of a deep...
"The New Normal? Women, Media, and Politics" event by the Institute for Women's Leadership
Michel Martin, journalist and weekend host of NPR's All Things Considered will be moderating a conversation with:
Rebecca Traister, writer-at-large for New York Magazine and author of the New York Times best-seller All the Single Ladies: Unmarried...
