The world is in "new and uncharted territory” with so many people suddenly working remotely, which gives abusers new ways to target both strangers and acquaintances online, said Heather Barr, co-director of women's rights at Human Rights Watch. — Reuters
BARCELONA: More people could fall prey to online sex abuse and trolling as working from home becomes the norm during the coronavirus outbreak, and more video conferencing takes place, women’s rights experts warned on March 18.
The world is in "new and uncharted territory” with so many people suddenly working remotely, which gives abusers new ways to target both strangers and acquaintances online, said Heather Barr, co-director of women's rights at Human Rights Watch.
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