Equality Network

Engender have launched their new report today, revealing the appalling extent of misogyny, harassment & abuse that women councillors face in Scotland.

90% of survey respondents had experienced s*xism, misogyny or violence at some point during their career; and a shocking 100% of le***an and bis*xual respondents, and minority ethnic respondents, had experienced at least three different forms of violence in their time as a councillor.

Read the full report and support Engender's vital recommendations for action, to address and prevent violence against women in local democracy. https://www.engender.org.uk/news/blog/nine-in-ten-women-councillors-have-experienced-s*xism-misogyny-or-violence-in-scottish-loc