Women's and girls' rights at risk from uptick in online abuse, says new UN report

Devran Gulel

Faculty of Business & Law

Press/Media: Expert comment

Description

A new UN report has called for urgent action to counter a global pushback on decades of hard-won gains for women and girls, with online violence among several challenges flagged. Experts on cyber abuse say regulation, digital literacy and encouraging men to become allies in strategies to counter abuse are critical in creating safer online spaces.

Period	8 Mar 2025

Media contributions

Title	Warning that women's and girls' rights are increasingly at risk due to rising online abuse
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	France 24
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	France
Date	8/03/25
Description	Dr. Devran Gulel was interviewed and emphasised that the digital sphere has become a breeding ground for misogynistic content, exacerbating online violence against women and girls.
Producer/Author	Nicole Trian
URL	https://www.france24.com/en/technology/20250308-women-s-and-girls-rights-at-risk-from-uptick-in-online-abuse-says-new-un-report
Persons	Devran Gulel

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Keywords

Women's Rights
Online violence against women
Misogyny
Manosphere
Political Discourse