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1.8 billion women and girls lack legal protection from digital violence

1.8 billion women and girls lack legal protection from digital violence
Source: UN Women, World BankRead source

UN Women says nearly half of the world’s women and girls have no legal protection from online abuse, and fewer than 40% of countries have laws against cyber harassment. Digital violence tops the agenda of the 16 Days campaign starting 25 November.

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