Government Accountability

Global Online Violence Against Women Activists Exposes Dangerous Failures in Digital Accountability

By Economics Desk | December 9, 2025

An alarming new report reveals that seven out of ten women human rights defenders, activists, and journalists suffer online violence, highlighting how lax digital regulation empowers harassment that undermines free expression and national sovereignty.

In a world increasingly dependent on online platforms for information and activism, a disturbing truth emerges: seven out of ten women defenders of human rights, activists, and journalists face violence online as they carry out their crucial work. This insight comes from a recent comprehensive report by the European Commission and UN Women, exposing not only the scale but also the escalation of digital attacks against women who dare to speak up. How Did We Let Digital Abuse Become an Assault on Freedom? This report spans 119 countries and paints a bleak picture: online abuse is not just common—it’s intensifying....

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