February 11, 2026
Pakistan and Thailand exchange expertise on ending violence against women
Violence Against Women in Politics
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
February 5, 2026
African traditional leaders meet in Lagos to accelerate action on gender-based violence prevention
February 2, 2026
ASEAN advances next Regional Plan of Action on the Elimination of Violence against Women
January 21, 2026
OPINION: WV has the lowest percentage of women legislators – here’s why that matters
December 17, 2025
Not ‘just part of the job’: How parliaments are countering violence against women in politics
September 29, 2025
Kosovo’s Female Political Candidates Face Hate Speech and Disinformation Ahead of Elections
January 23, 2025
Women politicians face 'double burden' of online toxicity
Some reports suggest that female politicians face such behaviour more often than their male counterparts and it has even been reported that female politicians have begun to view toxic messages and harassment as just a part of the job.