Women politicians are significantly more likely than their male colleagues to refrain from speaking out in public for fear of threats or harassment—particularly on issues relating to migration and gender equality. Politicians with an immigrant background are also more likely to avoid making public statements.
Fear silences women politicians in public debate, surveys suggest
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