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
Fear, harassment, and institutional silence continue to shape the political experience of women in The Gambia, a new study has revealed, exposing how violence, intimidation, and systemic neglect are undermining women’s participation and leadership in public life.
International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the fr
Tirana, 15 December 2025 – Media monitoring of Albania’s 2025 parliamentary elections found persistent gender imbalances and violence against women in politics, particularly in media coverage and online discourse.
Globally, an estimated one in five women have a disability.
Globally, an estimated one in five women have a disability.
“Let us turn these experiences into guidance, transforming barriers into bridges,” urged Ms.
“Let us turn these experiences into guidance, transforming barriers into bridges,” urged Ms.
Date: 09 December 2025
Time: 11:00 CET
The virtual round table is open to members of parliament, representatives of local, regional or national governments, representat
1 in 3 women and girls have experienced intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence or both
1 in 3 women and girls have experienced intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence or both
In her final speech as Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau spoke candidly about the relentle
In her final speech as Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau spoke candidly about the relentle