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'I've been called a witch': Women in politics share stories of harassment

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April 11, 2025

'I've been called a witch': Women in politics share stories of harassment

When Myriam Spiteri Debono was pregnant with her third child and campaigning for a national election, a fellow party member actively discouraged voters from supporting her because she was too busy as a mother and breadwinner to serve the public effectively.

When Myriam Spiteri Debono was pregnant with her third child and campaigning for a national election, a fellow party member actively discouraged voters from supporting her because she was too busy as a mother and breadwinner to serve the public effectively.

Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

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April 11, 2025

Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

DailyFT
April 10, 2025
Gendered disinformation: Growing threat to women in local politics in Sri Lanka

At least 30 women politicians associated with different political parties at the local government level from two districts—Ratnapura and Kegalle—came together to discuss the digital threats they experience in their daily political careers due to their gender.

hankyoreh
April 10, 2025
After leading charge to oust Yoon, young women and LGBTQ+ Koreans flock to unions and politics to make lasting change

Ever since Korea was rocked by former president Yoon Suk-yeol’s botched martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 25-year-old Yu Seul-gi’s life has gone in an unexpected direction.

International Federation of Journalist
April 10, 2025
Belgium: Panel discussion on Media coverage of women in politics and its impact on democracy

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) will organise a live discussion on the Media coverage of women in politics and its impact on democracy on 10 April from 5 to 6.30 pm at the Residence Palace, rue de la loi 155, Brussels. 

the nation
April 10, 2025
The unspoken rules of the game: Politics when you are a woman

What you need to know:

  • When we silence women in politics through sexism, we're robbing ourselves of the leadership our nation desperately needs.
anu reporter
April 10, 2025
Women disproportionately placed in high-risk seats ahead of federal election

While some progress has been made towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates in the 2025 federal election, a

The 2025 governor's race is down to Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (left) and former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger. Photos: Kristen Zeis/Washington Post, Serhiy Morgunov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images
April 10, 2025
Virginia set to elect first woman governor in 2025 race

Virginia will likely elect its first woman governor this year.

Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is one of relatively few female MPs representing the Liberal Party. Mick Tsikas/AAP
April 10, 2025
Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3.

Kamila Harris taking the oath for office.
April 8, 2025
College-Aged Left-Wing Women Vote to Break Glass Ceilings—Not Based on Policy

When women enter the voting booth, what matters more—policy or identity? The debate over whether female voters prioritize gender representation or political substance has fueled political discourse for years.