‘Sobering’ survey finds 17% of Scottish women have suffered online violence
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Sobering’ survey finds 17% of Scottish women have suffered online violence

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Almost a fifth of women in Scotland have experienced online violence, “extremely sobering” new research has found, with almost three-quarters saying this should be made a crime. Susan Stewart, director of The Open University in Scotland, said: “This new research represents the largest-ever study into societal attitudes and experiences of online violence against women and girls across the four nations. “For Scotland, the results are extremely sobering and highlight how endemic online violence is and what serious impacts it is having on girls’ and women’s lives and on our society as a whole.” The research revealed that of those who have experienced online violence in Scotland, 85% said it had impacted them, with 61% reporting a negative impact on their mental health and wellbeing. A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “It’s extremely concerning that this new research shows that more than a quarter of women aged 16-24 have experienced online violence.

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Call to protect women from online violence
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Call to protect women from online violence

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The internet has revolutionized our lives, offering unprecedented opportunities for connection, learning and empowerment. Online, women and girls face harassment, stalking, image-based abuse and threats of violence — attacks that often spill into the real world with devastating consequences. Adolescent girls are particularly vulnerable to online violence, as are women who rely upon digital platforms for their …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Teenagers driven to suicide and online child abuse reported every SECOND... how a retired detective is leading a team of Scottish experts in the fightback against criminal gangs targeting children in

Daily Mail  

Eleven years ago, when 17-year-old Daniel Perry decided his least dreadful option was to take his own life, the online crime of ‘sextortion’ was little understood in Scotland. Murray Dowey, left, and Daniel Perry took their own lives after being targeted Retired detective Paul Stanfield has seen lives ripped apart by the sexual exploitation and abuse of children online ‘He …

Twitter worst social media platform for online threats against women, report finds
9 months ago

Twitter worst social media platform for online threats against women, report finds

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Shadow minister for domestic violence and safeguarding, Alex Davies-Jones MP, …

Online abuse among college students
1 year, 5 months ago

Online abuse among college students

The Hindu  

When Anushka, a 19-year-old college student, found “morphed” nude images of herself online, she became suicidal. Anushka’s story is just one among the countless instances of technology-facilitated sexual violence, a growing problem affecting college students across India. I surveyed 400 students from 111 Indian higher education institutions and found that a staggering 60% of women experienced some form of TFSV …

8 in 10 Urban Indian Women Use Internet; Many Demand National Hotline Against Online Abuse, Fraud: Survey
1 year, 9 months ago

8 in 10 Urban Indian Women Use Internet; Many Demand National Hotline Against Online Abuse, Fraud: Survey

News 18  

On International Women’s Day 2023, a survey has shown though 8 out of 10 women in India have access to the Internet, but most of them face online abuse, harassment, trolling and fraud. Of which, 46% favoured ‘Women Cyber Grievance’ hotline should be started by the government to respond to the complaints within 24 hours, 60% prioritised National Women Cyber …

New domestic abuse campaign launches on Tinder for first time
2 years ago

New domestic abuse campaign launches on Tinder for first time

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new campaign to combat domestic abuse has been launched on a dating …

A shocking 16% of kids have suffered online sex abuse, and predatory adults are not the only threat
2 years, 2 months ago

A shocking 16% of kids have suffered online sex abuse, and predatory adults are not the only threat

Daily Mail  

A study has lifted the lid on online child sex abuse in modern-day America, showing that nearly 16 percent of minors have been pressured into everything from sexting to taking sexual photos of themselves and sharing them over the internet. A University of New Hampshire in Durham study has revealed that 15.6 percent of children have experienced online sexual abuse …

Approach police when bullied online, Sindhu tells women
2 years, 10 months ago

Approach police when bullied online, Sindhu tells women

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Stating that she was embarrassed when she faced cyber-bullying and social media trolling in her life, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on Saturday said that such victims should not hesitate in approaching police for help. The ace shuttler was addressing a virtual awareness camp for women and children on cyber world that was organised by the state police women …

As We Talk about Online Learning during COVID-19, Let’s Bridge the Digital Divide for Girls
3 years, 6 months ago

As We Talk about Online Learning during COVID-19, Let’s Bridge the Digital Divide for Girls

News 18  

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to linger around for a while now even as the vaccination drive gradually picks up pace. Major deterrents for girls to access digital technology are: Social Norms: Social norms control women’s autonomy and aspirations, impacting their access to technology and digital tools. More than 60 per cent adolescent girls reported that male members of the …

Sarah Everard: ‘Epidemic’ of violence against women in UK not taken seriously enough after 33-year-old’s disappearance, MPs warn
3 years, 9 months ago

Sarah Everard: ‘Epidemic’ of violence against women in UK not taken seriously enough after 33-year-old’s disappearance, MPs warn

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It is about how serious violence against women and girls is and how it is an …

One in three women endure physical or sexual violence: WHO
3 years, 9 months ago

One in three women endure physical or sexual violence: WHO

Live Mint  

Nearly one in three women worldwide is subjected to physical or sexual violence during her lifetime, pervasive criminal behaviour that has increased during the pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. The UN agency urged governments to prevent violence, improve services for victims and tackle economic inequalities that often leave women and girls trapped in abusive relationships. Some 31% …

'Constantly Walking on Eggshells': Love, Tech and Online Abuse of Women in the Time of Coronavirus
3 years, 11 months ago

'Constantly Walking on Eggshells': Love, Tech and Online Abuse of Women in the Time of Coronavirus

News 18  

When Priya’s boyfriend posted a nude photo of her online, he told her it would give her a confidence boost by making her an object of desire for other men. “It’s a sobering fact because if you think about how much work is being done in terms of digital inclusion and getting people online,” said Neema Iyer, head of Uganda-based …

Women journalists are facing a growing threat online and offline
4 years, 1 month ago

Women journalists are facing a growing threat online and offline

Al Jazeera  

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, it is important to throw light on a growing threat women journalists are facing today: The insidious problem of online violence is increasingly spilling offline, with potentially deadly consequences. In a global survey of 1,200 media workers, conducted by the International Center for Journalists and the United Nations Educational, …

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