Skip to main content

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

May 7, 2021
Municipal candidate calls for privacy protection after ‘harassing’ phone calls

A Rothesay council candidate says a series of harassing phone calls have led her to lobby for Elections Act changes — days away from New Brunswick’s municipal elections.

May 7, 2021
Online targeting of women politicians and journalists a ‘real concern’ – BAI

Oireachtas committee hears of abuse encountered by public figures online

Vasfije Krasniqi-Goodman, the only rape victim from Kosovo's 1990s war to have spoken out publicly, was among a record intake of women MPs elected to Kosovo's parliament this year Armend NIMANI AFP
May 7, 2021
'Arena of men': The Kosovo women taking on the patriarchy

The rape of Vasfije Krasniqi-Goodman was one of thousands during Kosovo's 1990s war, but she is still the only victim to have spoken out publicly and now is pushing for a radical shake-up of a society long dominated by men.

How workplace sexism is roiling Australian politics

Back
April 29, 2021

How workplace sexism is roiling Australian politics

Around 120 years ago, Australia became the second country where women won the right to vote.

Around 120 years ago, Australia became the second country where women won the right to vote.

April 28, 2021
‘It happened because I am a woman’: von der Leyen speaks of Turkey snub

European Commission president blames sexism for second-rank treatment in Ankara

Women are scared to enter politics because of their past. I was one of them

Back
April 23, 2021

Women are scared to enter politics because of their past. I was one of them

Almost 10 years ago, I worked as a topless waitress. I never realised the profound impact those few months would have on my entire life

Almost 10 years ago, I worked as a topless waitress. I never realised the profound impact those few months would have on my entire life

Book: The shocking lies that reveal the truth about women in politics

Back
April 19, 2021

Book: The shocking lies that reveal the truth about women in politics

Sex, Lies and Question Time
Kate Ellis
Hardie Grant Books $32.99

Sex, Lies and Question Time
Kate Ellis
Hardie Grant Books $32.99

April 16, 2021
Australia to scrap harassment exemption for judges and politicians

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia will scrap exemptions for judges and politicians from sexual harassment laws, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday, as his government struggles to contain a backlash over allegations of mistrea

April 15, 2021
Dutch election: Is online sexism holding women back from becoming MPs?

With female participation in this week’s election in the Netherlands breaking records, one campaign group can be excused for feeling optimistic.