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

'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.The incident might sound like a matter of the past. But it’s still happening today...

Munich - The Swiss of all people are pretending how women can be won over to politics. Now a broad alliance in the Free State wants to follow. "Bavaria calls" is to emancipate the male-dominated council houses at last.

Politics Society Hosts “Women In Politics” Panel

On the 20th of March, the University of Stirling’s Politics Society hosted a Women in Politics panel, featuring Maggie Chapman MSP, Claire Baker MSP, and Melanie Ward MP. The event had a small turnout, but participants were very enthusiastic. Politics Society President Adam Johnson, who organised the event, commented: “We just really hope this is an insightful event for people to come along, from across the spectrum. “A lot of times we just see …