Women’s rights campaigners worldwide have warned of an increase in online abuse such as revenge porn as Covid-19 continues to keep many people at home in front of a screen, but Akiwowo said information on how to stay safe was lacking. — Reuters
LONDON: Governments must do more to keep women safe online in order to meet global goals on gender inequality, a British Nigerian activist has warned, as the coronavirus pandemic causes a surge in racism and gender-based abuse on the Internet.
Women’s rights campaigners worldwide have warned of an increase in online abuse such as revenge porn as Covid-19 continues to keep many people at home in front of a screen, but Seyi Akiwowo said information on how to stay safe was lacking.
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