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
This is a video by the Council of Europe.
This is a video by the Council of Europe.
The IPU and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) organized a panel on Where do parliaments stand in the fight against sexism and
The IPU and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) organized a panel on Where do parliaments stand in the fight against sexism and
For more than one year, the groundbreaking #MeToo movement and related Time’s Up initiative have broken taboos and sparked an unprecedented global conversation about the sexism, harassment and violence many women face in professional environments.
Abuse, sexism and a lack of equality remain barriers to women looking to stand for election, according to a cross-party parliamentary panel.
Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in reports of assault, intimidation, and abuse directed at politically active women.
Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in reports of assault, intimidation, and abuse directed at politically active women.
Latin America has been at the vanguard in implementing diverse strategies to combat violence against women in politics (VAWIP). In 2012, Bolivia became the first country to criminalize “political violence and harassment against women” with Law 243.
Latin America has been at the vanguard in implementing diverse strategies to combat violence against women in politics (VAWIP). In 2012, Bolivia became the first country to criminalize “political violence and harassment against women” with Law 243.
Election violence is an important issue from a number of perspectives.
Election violence is an important issue from a number of perspectives.
Violence against women in politics (VAWP) is a human rights violation, as it prevents the realization of political rights.
Violence against women in politics (VAWP) is a human rights violation, as it prevents the realization of political rights.
By Ani Gasparyan,
The 2018 midterm elections made significant strides for the Democratic Party. But the same can’t be said for women in politics.
By Ani Gasparyan,
The 2018 midterm elections made significant strides for the Democratic Party. But the same can’t be said for women in politics.