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
Diane Abbott has spoken out about how she deals with online vitriol after a growing number of female MPs announced they would not be standing in the general election, with some citi
This month, the New York Times profiled Zarifa Ghafari, one of the few female mayors in Afghanistan.
This month, the New York Times profiled Zarifa Ghafari, one of the few female mayors in Afghanistan.
MPs have increasingly become the target of abuse - and some women politicians say they are bearing the brunt of it.
According to a new study, around 80% of women in Parliament are exposed to gender-based violence. In May, the study surveyed 33 women who are working in or have recently quit Parliament, with 25 women responding.
Observers say female candidates systematically threatened with physical, sexual violence to deter them from running.
At the 141st IPU Assembly in Belgrade, Serbia, IPU Member Parliaments condemned human rights violations against a record
Violence against women in politics is increasingly recognized around the world as a significant barrier to women’s political participation.
Violence against women in politics is increasingly recognized around the world as a significant barrier to women’s political participation.
