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
Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco was on her way home Wednesday evening when she and her driver were shot and killed on the road.
Collective work to eliminate VAWP must become a global matter of priority.
The movement set off by the #MeToo campaign exemplifies the global magnitude of the culture of sexual harassment and assault.
Nicola Sturgeon has reacted with disappointment to a survey that found that one in five Holyrood staff and one in three women had experienced sexual harassment or sexist behaviou
Burlington MP told online she was 'a traitor to the country' and should abort unborn baby after announcing pregnancy.
YEREVAN -- An Armenian opposition municipal legislator was attacked in a brawl that erupted at a city council meeting in the capital, Yerevan, as she
YEREVAN -- An Armenian opposition municipal legislator was attacked in a brawl that erupted at a city council meeting in the capital, Yerevan, as she
Pakistani women face unique and frequently more severe challenges to their political participation than men do.
Pakistani women face unique and frequently more severe challenges to their political participation than men do.
Campaigners warn it could be months before proposals are finalised, which could leave party whips with too much power.
Nearly 40 percent of Colorado lawmakers are women, and the state has a history of women in powerful jobs. Reporter Bente Birkeland of the radio station KUNC asked about sexual harassment in the Colorado statehouse — and found a problem.
Nearly 40 percent of Colorado lawmakers are women, and the state has a history of women in powerful jobs. Reporter Bente Birkeland of the radio station KUNC asked about sexual harassment in the Colorado statehouse — and found a problem.