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
Threats against politicians have sharply risen ahead of September's general elections. The leading candidate to replace Angela Merkel has rapidly become the prime target for misogyny, vitriol, and fake news.
Black women in politics face a harrowing reality: Harassment, abuse and death threats for doing their jobs as Black women.
Black women in politics face a harrowing reality: Harassment, abuse and death threats for doing their jobs as Black women.
Every day for more than four years, Kiah Morris lived in fear. She developed a safety routine for her family with the help of an international security expert, installed security cameras outside their home and received firearms training.
In this seminar, Mona Lena Krook, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Women and Politics Ph.D.
In this seminar, Mona Lena Krook, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Women and Politics Ph.D.
Kristina Wilfore and Lucina Di Meco are global experts and passionate advocates for women’s digital rights.
Kristina Wilfore and Lucina Di Meco are global experts and passionate advocates for women’s digital rights.
For women political leaders, social media had the potential to be a big gamechanger.
For women political leaders, social media had the potential to be a big gamechanger.
ANC chief whip Pemmy Majodina has confirmed that she accepted an apology from a fellow member of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Djibril War, the Senegal representative.
Mexico is the first country in the world to implement gender parity so thoroughly and effectively. The journey has not been easy—and is far from over.
Mexico is the first country in the world to implement gender parity so thoroughly and effectively. The journey has not been easy—and is far from over.
(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - An impasse between Samoa’s incumbent prime minister and female opposition leader could see a backlash against gender quota rules in the small Pacific island nation and stop other women from entering politics across the