Online Abuse Escalates to Real-World Dangers for Women in Public Life
A stark increase in offline harm linked to online harassment is being reported by women in public life, with a significant portion experiencing physical or other real-world attacks stemming from digital abuse.
Key Findings:
- Seven in ten women in public life report experiencing online violence.
- Four in ten women journalists, activists, influencers, and human rights defenders report experiencing offline attacks directly connected to online abuse.
This data highlights a disturbing trend where the digital sphere is no longer a contained environment for harassment, but a catalyst for tangible, offline dangers. The findings underscore the urgent need for greater protections against online violence and its devastating real-world consequences.
Based on reporting from Phys.org. Read full report.
