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
In 2022, Australia achieved record-breaking shares of women in both chambers of parliament, making it, along with New Zealand, the subregion with the highest average pr
Against the backdrop of the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which has "Innovation and technological change,
Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk
Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk
Imagine an America where a young girl can see her future reflected in the face of her president.
Imagine an America where a young girl can see her future reflected in the face of her president.
When I left high school, I thought I would no longer have to worry about whether my skirt was “too short,” or – God forbid – if my shoulders were visible.
When I left high school, I thought I would no longer have to worry about whether my skirt was “too short,” or – God forbid – if my shoulders were visible.
One female candidate in the conservative north is raising expectations she could become Nigeria's first elected state governor.
One female candidate in the conservative north is raising expectations she could become Nigeria's first elected state governor.
Half of Nigeria’s population are women, but only 4 percent were elected in the 2019 election. Will the 2023 election be any different?
As Nicola Sturgeon quits, online vitriol continues to leave female politicians fearing for their safety
Like ex-New Zealand PM, Scotland’s first minister speaks of duty to admit how ‘brutality’ of political life got to her
Like ex-New Zealand PM, Scotland’s first minister speaks of duty to admit how ‘brutality’ of political life got to her