Violence Against Women in Politics

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

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

In recent months, Australians have grown accustomed to stories of sexual impropriety by their politicians dominating the news headlines.

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N.’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality should be tackling the yawning gap between men and women when it comes to political leadership and ensuring women have a strong voice in rebuilding economies after the COVI