AI and anonymity intensifies online violence against women
Millions of women face online violance amplified by AI, with digital harassment spilling into real life and threatening safety, jobs, and freedom of expression.
Digital violence against women is rising sharply, fuelled by AI, online anonymity, and weak legal protections, leaving millions exposed.
UN Women warns that abuse on digital platforms often spills into real life, threatening women’s safety, livelihoods, and ability to participate freely in public life.
Public figures, journalists, and activists are increasingly targeted with deepfakes, coordinated harassment campaigns, and gendered disinformation designed to silence and intimidate.
One in four women journalists report receiving online death threats, highlighting the urgent scale and severity of the problem.
Experts call for stronger laws, safer digital platforms, and more women in technology to address AI-driven abuse effectively. Investments in education, digital literacy, and culture-change programmes are also vital to challenge toxic online communities and ensure digital spaces promote equality rather than harm.
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