Online abuse towards women and girls has increased in the past year, with more people online because of Covid-19 restrictions on their normal activities. Photo: Shutterstock
Women push back against online abuse, from deepfake porn to doxxing and threats of violence, that has increased amid Covid-19 lockdowns
- With millions of people facing Covid-19 restrictions, the internet has become a refuge for many who are stuck at home
- Online harassment of women and girls, usually by abusive partners or ex-partners, has increased dramatically
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Online abuse towards women and girls has increased in the past year, with more people online because of Covid-19 restrictions on their normal activities. Photo: Shutterstock