Access Now 8 March 2021 | 10:19 am
Did you know that more girls report suffering harassment online than in the street? During the pandemic, internet use increased between 50% and 70%, and this has made women and girls more likely to become victims of online violence. Women who identify with multiple identities, like LGBTQ+ population or ethnic minority groups, experience even more harassment, and this is leading them to self-censor, says U.N. Women. Some reduce or stop using social media entirely, according to Plan International. In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the hard work of six activist organizations in Latin America that are making digital spaces safer for women during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.