27/1/2025
Tackling cyber violence against women and girls: The role of digital platforms
NovitÃDigital platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, X and Reddit are forums for public and private expression and social interaction, and they provide many other useful services. However, the online space is not always welcoming to everyone. In an environment of pseudo-anonymity and limited accountability, pervasive exclusionary and harmful narratives are often unleashed. Spreading virally, these practices are categorised as cyber violence and can have significant emotional and physical impacts on human lives.