April 4, 2022
Misogyny in New Zealand’s politics: "We still have work to do", Ardern
There is still work to do across the political divide to address misogyny in politics, the prime minister says.
ICTs and Women’s Political Participation
ICTs can be potentially used to foster wider political participation. Look here for inspiration and examples of how women around the world used ICTs to change their societies.
April 4, 2022
New Zealand: "Relentless" abuse against women MPs on the rise
A rising tide of “deeply sexist” abuse and threats against women MPs is part of a concerted effort to push them out of public office, an expert says.
March 17, 2022
Calling for an end to violence against women in politics
At a special event hosted by Mr.
Addressing online misogyny and gendered disinformation: A how-to guide
The internet is a tool that can simplify and encourage democratic engagement, but the rise of online disinformation challenges even the world’s most robust democracies.
March 10, 2022
Senedd must become more family-friendly, politicians say
Virtual Senedd meetings should continue long after Covid to make politics accessible to all, a politician with an eight-year-old son has said.
Renewing democracy: A global partnership to end online harassment and abuse
Social media platforms and other digital technologies have given rise to new forms of gender-based violence.
How women politicians of Fiji are treated on Facebook
The number of women in parliament is consistently low throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Many factors contribute to this situation, but studies suggest that one major factor relates to the way that women are treated on social media.
Éliane Tillieux
President of the Chamber of Representatives, Belgium
Revenge of the patriarchs: Why autocrats fear women
The pantheon of autocratic leaders includes a great many sexists, from Napoléon Bonaparte, who decriminalized the murder of unfaithful wives, to Benito Mussolini, who claimed that women “never created anything.” And while the twentieth century saw improvements in wome