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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

It's time to address sexual violence in political institutions in Canada

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October 1, 2018

It's time to address sexual violence in political institutions in Canada

Young women are entering political institutions at high rates; however, this does not translate into the number of women candidates, elected officials, or in senior leadership within political institutions.

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Young women are entering political institutions at high rates; however, this does not translate into the number of women candidates, elected officials, or in senior leadership within political institutions.

September 28, 2018
Women politicians in Bolivia face increasing harassment and violence

Bolivia is one of only two democracies in the world – the other is Rwanda – where there are more women in congress than men. But as women gain more political power, they’re also becoming the target of violent attacks from those opposed to change.

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September 26, 2018
John McDonnell: I hope Labour's next leader will be female

John McDonnell said he wanted a woman to become the next leader of the Labour party, a day after senior party figures were accused of failing to take allegations of sexual harassment seriously enough.

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August 28, 2018
For female candidates, harassment and threats come every day

Four days before the 2016 congressional primary in her Northern California district, Erin Schrode woke up to tens of thousands of messages.

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August 27, 2018
As women's roles expand in Bolivian politics, so do attacks

By Paola Flores, Associated Press

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August 22, 2018
Saudi Arabia may execute first female political activist

Human rights activists are campaigning to save the life of the first woman in Saudi Arabia to be sentenced to death over her political activism. 

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Violence against women in elections in Zimbabwe: An IFES assessment

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July 25, 2018

Violence against women in elections in Zimbabwe: An IFES assessment

In July 30, Zimbabwean citizens head to the polls for general elections. Candidates are competing for the presidency and seats in the National Assembly, Senate, Provincial Councils, and urban and rural authorities.

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In July 30, Zimbabwean citizens head to the polls for general elections. Candidates are competing for the presidency and seats in the National Assembly, Senate, Provincial Councils, and urban and rural authorities.

Violence against women in elections in Haiti: An IFES assessment

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July 24, 2018

Violence against women in elections in Haiti: An IFES assessment

Women comprise almost 53 percent of the population in Haiti. Yet, this numeric majority does not translate into effective political representation. Only three seats out of the 119 in the Chamber of Deputies are currently occupied by women.

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Women comprise almost 53 percent of the population in Haiti. Yet, this numeric majority does not translate into effective political representation. Only three seats out of the 119 in the Chamber of Deputies are currently occupied by women.

July 11, 2018
UK: Parliament harassment plans fall short of staff hopes

Is the Westminster harassment and bullying scandal nearing its endpoint? Is there a plan out there that will bring Parliament out of the stone age as a workplace?

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