June 14, 2024
Female UK election candidates report increased abuse
Abuse of female election candidates is becoming worse, say candidates, activists and charities.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
June 11, 2024
General Election 2024: Abuse of women in politics is denial of legitimate presence in political life
Women’s role in democracy and peace: a vital conversation amid rising global tensions
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April 29, 2024
Women’s role in democracy and peace: a vital conversation amid rising global tensions
In a webinar hosted by Grassroots for Europe, leading female activists and politicians discussed the critical role of women in defending democracy aga
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In a webinar hosted by Grassroots for Europe, leading female activists and politicians discussed the critical role of women in defending democracy aga
Three in four women not comfortable expressing political opinions online
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March 20, 2024
Three in four women not comfortable expressing political opinions online
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Dr Stefanie Reher on researching disabled women's experiences in politics
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March 20, 2024
Dr Stefanie Reher on researching disabled women's experiences in politics
As part of Strathclyde Women's Week 2024, we are focusing on the work of Humanities & Social Sciences academics whose research relates particularly to the experiences of women and girls.
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As part of Strathclyde Women's Week 2024, we are focusing on the work of Humanities & Social Sciences academics whose research relates particularly to the experiences of women and girls.
How women will shape the future of British politics
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February 26, 2024
How women will shape the future of British politics
When will the next general election be? No one knows.
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When will the next general election be? No one knows.
December 5, 2023
AI–4/5: On violence against women in politics, identify best practice and share it
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has prompted many experts to warn about its impacts on democracy. To explore this issue further, the IPU is preparing a series of articles on the topic.
Northern Ireland peace deal: Women’s role finally recognised, says activist
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Northern Irish academic and activist Monica McWilliams says it has taken 25 years for
Does British TV portray politically renegade women negatively?
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November 27, 2023
Does British TV portray politically renegade women negatively?
British TV features plenty of women who wield power. This is unsurprising. But what we see little of is scrutiny of how these women are presented and the associated narratives.
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British TV features plenty of women who wield power. This is unsurprising. But what we see little of is scrutiny of how these women are presented and the associated narratives.