Love, tech and online abuse of women in the time of coronavirus


Nearly all respondents in the EVAW and Glitch report said their experiences of online abuse during Covid-19 were not properly addressed by the tech giants. — Reuters

LONDON: When Priya’s boyfriend posted a nude photo of her online, he told her it would give her a confidence boost by making her an object of desire for other men.

Instead she felt powerless knowing that someone she loved had shared an intimate photo without her consent.

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