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Surge in Online Violence Against Women Journalists Reported

12/10/2025

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UN Women reports rising online violence against women, especially female journalists, based on a survey of hundreds across 119 countries.
Offline attacks linked to online harassment rose from 20% in 2020 to 42% in 2025, showing online threats translating into real harm.
The report cites the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and calls urgent action to hold perpetrators accountable and address tech companies’ roles in facilitating these attacks.

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UN Women reports rising online violence against women, especially female journalists, based on a survey of hundreds across 119 countries.
Offline attacks linked to online harassment rose from 20% in 2020 to 42% in 2025, showing online threats translating into real harm.
The report cites the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and calls urgent action to hold perpetrators accountable and address tech companies’ roles in facilitating these attacks.