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
Cases of brutal murders and attacks of female politicians in recent years have raised the question, is political violence targeting women on the rise?
By Kristine Ziwica,
By Kristine Ziwica,
Australian women in politics have had enough.
Despite Canada’s self-proclaimed feminist prime minister and gender parity in the federal cabinet, Canada falls wel
Violence against women in politics is a serious violation of human rights and an obstacle to gender equality. Watch this video by UN Women Lebanon.
Violence against women in politics is a serious violation of human rights and an obstacle to gender equality. Watch this video by UN Women Lebanon.
The Joint Human Rights Committee accused Facebook and Twitter of failing to do enough to protect female MPs and other public figures from online abuse during an evidence session yesterday (1 May).
Artificial intelligence is tracking the vile comments hurled at female Alberta politicians during the election campaign.
Women in Congress have been getting attention recently for calling out casual sexism on the Hill — and female staffers say it’s making their jobs easier.