COVID-19’s impact on online misogyny and hate speech

As COVID-19 lockdowns and other movement restrictions push more people online, digital platforms and online spaces are being increasingly used to spread sexist, inaccurate, and dangerous rhetoric about women, inciting hatred and potentially provoking violence – online and offline. This is a major violation of women’s rights and prohibits their participation in their own communities. However, women are fighting back with online advocacy. Learn more at: http://unwo.men/Wj6T50DoEbTVideo: UN Women/Lawrence Nel