Not ‘just part of the job’: How parliaments are countering violence against women in politics

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The blog examines the growing threat of violence and abuse against women in politics and its damaging impact on democratic representation. Drawing on data, high-profile cases, and parliamentary responses from across Europe and beyond, it shows how harassment, intimidation, and online abuse are driving women out of public life and deterring future generations from political participation.

Highlighting concrete actions taken by parliaments, the blog explores three key areas of response: making violence against women in politics visible, strengthening laws and policies and ensuring their enforcement, and creating safer parliamentary institutions. From mandatory training and legal reform to oversight, reporting mechanisms, and zero-tolerance workplace cultures, the blog demonstrates that violence is not “part of the job” — and that parliaments have both the responsibility and the tools to protect women leaders and strengthen democracy.

Read the full blog here: https://www.idea.int/news/not-just-part-job-how-parliaments-are-countering-violence-against-women-politics