US Edition‘Quiet, Piggy’ and Other Slurs: Powerful Men Fuel Online Abuse Against Women in Politics and Media
Political leaders use social media to spread misogynistic abuse, silencing women in politics and media, with documented cases involving over 250,000 followers on some platforms.
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‘Quiet, piggy’ and other slurs: Powerful men fuel online abuse against women in politics and media
Tuesday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. It’s a global call to action by the United Nations to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. This year’s theme — “End digital violence against all women and girls” — aims to draw attention to the rapid rise of hate directed at women online. Sadly, this problem is all …
Online abuse pushes women out of politics
25.11.2025 - Sexist harassment on online platforms discourages young women from getting involved in politics, as shown by a new study by the University of Basel. The consequences are not only borne by those directly affected, with democracy also being harmed.
Taking a stand to eliminate violence against women and girls
Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the White Ribbon Flag on Tuesday 25 November to mark the start of this year’s global 16 Days of Activism campaign and the UN International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women. The 16 Days of Activism campaign seeks to galvanise action for the elimination of violence against women and girls (VAWG) around the world. The campaign concludes on Tuesday 10 December, which marks Human Rights Day, rem…
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