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
For groups training the next generation of women in politics, the main message is: Do not post. Anything. It’s not fair. It’s not the same for men. But anything you post will be fair game.
A TD says she left her home for a week after getting threatening phone calls in the middle of the night.
By Gaby Hinsliff,
By Gaby Hinsliff,
The mayor of a small town in Bolivia has been attacked by opposition protesters who dragged her through the streets barefoot, covered her in red paint and forcibly cut her hair.
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.