The Council of Europe has issued guidance asking member states to strengthen accountability for technology-facilitated violence against women and girls.
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Women Journalists Face Rising Online Harassment, and It Is Pushing Many Toward Self-Censorship
by Anagha BPby Anagha BPA new report by UN Women and The Nerve shows that online harassment against women journalists is becoming more sexualised, invasive, and technologically amplified. As abuse grows, so does self-censorship, …
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No country in the world has reached full legal equality for women and girls: UN Women.
by Anagha BPby Anagha BPNo country in the world has yet achieved full legal equality for women and girls. From rape laws and child marriage to equal pay and digital abuse, major legal gaps …
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Escalation of online violence against women in the public sphere: When digital abuse becomes real-world harm
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainUN Women’s Tipping Point report reveals a global crisis: online violence against women in public life is escalating into real-world harm. Read the data, context, and urgent steps needed.
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The Cherie Blair Foundation’s new research shows that online abuse is silently dismantling women-led businesses across the globe. This article explores the hidden costs of digital harassment and what it …