Online Abuse Spills into Real Life for Women in Public Roles
Update: 2025-12-09
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Over 66% of women journalists, human rights defenders, and activists have experienced online violence, with 41% facing real-world attacks linked to digital abuse. A UN Women study reveals a global crisis, as online violence escalates and becomes a tool for harassment, intimidation, and physical harm. Women in public-facing roles, particularly those focusing on human rights, are most affected, with new tools of abuse like deepfakes emerging. Researchers call for stronger laws and accountability to combat this issue.
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