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Violence against women in politics case study: United Kingdom

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June 22, 2018

Violence against women in politics case study: United Kingdom

Violence against women (VAW) is a scourge on any society. This paper considers the myriad ways in which this behaviour affects the participation and experiences of women in political life in the United Kingdom.

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Violence against women (VAW) is a scourge on any society. This paper considers the myriad ways in which this behaviour affects the participation and experiences of women in political life in the United Kingdom.

June 12, 2018
UK: Mass march marks 100 years of women's vote

Women across the UK have marched together to create a living artwork, to mark 100 years since the first British women won the vote.

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April 30, 2018
Britain needs gender equality quotas now, Fawcett Society says

Quotas to get more women into key positions in politics, business and the arts must be introduced to address a massive imbalance of power in Britain, according to equality campaigners.

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Fawcett Society Report: The Sex and Power Series

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April 30, 2018

Fawcett Society Report: The Sex and Power Series

The Sex and Power series was first published by the Equal Opportunities Commission fifteen years ago, then taken over by the Equality and Human Rights Commission for several years, and then for 5 years up to 2015 the ‘Counting Women in Coalition’ col

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The Sex and Power series was first published by the Equal Opportunities Commission fifteen years ago, then taken over by the Equality and Human Rights Commission for several years, and then for 5 years up to 2015 the ‘Counting Women in Coalition’ col

London: Rank countries on electoral violence against women, Jega advises Commonwealth

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April 19, 2018

London: Rank countries on electoral violence against women, Jega advises Commonwealth

 Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says countries should be ranked according to the level of electoral violence recorded, esp

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 Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says countries should be ranked according to the level of electoral violence recorded, esp

March 2, 2018
Nicola Sturgeon shocked by Holyrood survey on sexism and abuse

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

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February 15, 2018
Five reforms still needed to ensure women are fairly represented in politics

The Representation of the People Act 1918 was undoubtedly a significant step forward for women’s rights and democracy.

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January 8, 2018
Women in politics: Invitation to shadow Welsh Assembly member

Young women are being given the chance to shadow an assembly member for the day in an effort to boost female participation in politics.

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January 8, 2018
MPs say plans to tackle Westminster sex assault claims ‘too vague’

Campaigners warn it could be months before proposals are finalised, which could leave party whips with too much power.

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