The #MeToo movement highlighted the endemic and pervasive nature of sexual harassment and assault in workplaces in the UK and globally. It also showed that the majority of victims are women. In UK politics, bullying and harassment is an issue which occurs on all sides of the political spectrum and particularly affects young women. A recent report by the Fawcett Society, A House for Everyone: A Case for Modernising Parliament, reveals that 93 percent of women feel online abuse or harassment impacts negatively on their experiences of being a parliamentarian
We want to see legislative changes and action by all political parties to make Parliament a safe workplace for women, free from the threat of gender-based violence and harassment. And we want improved safeguards to stop bullying and sexual harassment which push more women out of politics and deter others from seeking a career in politics and public life.
Our friends at Glitch do some great work to support women on this issue.
You can read our ‘End harassment and abuse for women in politics’ briefing here.
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