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title: Measuring the Prevalence of Online Violence against Women
date: 2025-10-24T13:15:00-04:00
author: Jonese Austin
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Measuring the Prevalence of Online Violence against Women

This interactive report uses clear infographics to present an overview of online violence and how it affects women.

Globally, 85% of women experience online violence. That's the finding of a study that explored online violence in eighty-six countries. The research included women who have experienced such violence personally, those who know someone who has experienced it, and those who have witnessed it.

Online violence has consequences and often goes underreported. It can harm women’s wellbeing. Online violence can also relate to other forms of violence. Fifty-four percent of women knew their perpetrators, and seventy-four percent were concerned that the violence could escalate offline. Additionally, online violence against women contributes to the online digital divide and limits the diversity of online perspectives and experiences.

Younger generations are more likely to report personal experiences of online violence. Forty-five percent of Gen Z and millennials personally experienced online violence.

Online violence occurs at higher rates in regions that have more gender inequality. These include the Middle East and Latin America and the Caribbean. Of the tactics for online violence, cyber-harassment, misinformation and defamation, and hate speech occur most often.

Too few countries are working to develop policies that address online violence. Furthermore, these policies often respond to violence rather than prevent it. While women can take steps to protect themselves in choosing where to post and what to share, we need policies that address online violence as a systemic issue.

> The internet presents a double-edged sword for women. On the one hand, it provides vital spaces for women seeking expression and opportunity. On the other, it’s increasingly a vector for abusers targeting women. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened this situation as women spend more time online, increasing their exposure to threats.

[View the interactive report ](https://onlineviolencewomen.eiu.com/)

SOURCE: The Economist: Intelligence Unit • LAST UPDATED: March 1, 2021

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## United Nations Resources on Digital Violence

UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) initiatives address digital violence in different countries. This interactive resource includes a glossary of key concepts, calls to action, programs, research, and informational materials.

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UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) initiatives address digital violence in different countries. This interactive resource includes a glossary of key concepts, calls to action, programs, research, and informational materials.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/united-nations-resources-on-digital-violence)

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## Lucia Ayiela on Digital Activism and Gender-Based Violence in the Horn of Africa

How can digital activism push for change? What are the risks that come with speaking out online? Kenyan digital activist Lucia Ayiela talks about her work against gender-based violence.

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How can digital activism push for change? What are the risks that come with speaking out online? Kenyan digital activist Lucia Ayiela talks about her work against gender-based violence.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/lucia-ayiela-on-digital-activism-and-gender-based-violence-in-the-horn-of-africa)

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## The Effect of Violence Against Women Online

On this podcast, sociologist Sarah Sobeiraj discusses online attacks against women, including who is most vulnerable to this form of abuse, the many ways it may affect us, and what we can do to address it.

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On this podcast, sociologist Sarah Sobeiraj discusses online attacks against women, including who is most vulnerable to this form of abuse, the many ways it may affect us, and what we can do to address it.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/the-effect-of-violence-against-women-online)

[ResourcesRead

## What is Rape Culture?

How do we end rape culture? Recognizing and naming it is an important beginning. This article discusses how rape culture harms us, ignoring and trivializing gender-based violence, and turning violence against women into entertainment.

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How do we end rape culture? Recognizing and naming it is an important beginning. This article discusses how rape culture harms us, ignoring and trivializing gender-based violence, and turning violence against women into entertainment.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/what-is-rape-culture)

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## Navigating Online Abuse

The Online Harrassment Field Manual helps users understand online abuse and develop concrete strategies to prepare for, avoid, and respond to it.

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The Online Harrassment Field Manual helps users understand online abuse and develop concrete strategies to prepare for, avoid, and respond to it.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/contending-with-online-abuse)

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## A National Paid Leave Program Would Help Workers, Families

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities examines the benefits that would result from a national paid parental leave program.

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The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities examines the benefits that would result from a national paid parental leave program.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-national-paid-leave-program-would-help-workers-families)

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## Using the Media To Explore My Asexuality

MB discusses the role of the media in teaching her about asexuality and the asexuality spectrum.

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MB discusses the role of the media in teaching her about asexuality and the asexuality spectrum.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-using-the-media-to-explore-my-asexuality)

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## Abortion Laws by State: Interactive Map

This interactive map tracks abortion bans, restrictions, and protections, updated in real time.

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This interactive map tracks abortion bans, restrictions, and protections, updated in real time.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/abortion-laws-interactive-state-map)