Cyber violence against women and girls

2017European Institute for Gender Equality

The increasing reach of the internet, the rapid spread of mobile information, and the widespread use of social media, coupled with the existing pandemic of violence against women and girls (VAWG), has led to the emergence of cyber VAWG as a growing global problem with potentially significant economic and societal consequences.

Key wordsgender based violence / human rights / sexual violence

CountriesGlobal