Social platforms and police are failing women abused online, report finds
Polling by Refuge and End Violence Against Women found that one in five women had been stalked, monitored, harassed or controlled online. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The GuardianView image in fullscreenPolling by Refuge and End Violence Against Women found that one in five women had been stalked, monitored, harassed or controlled online. We’re working to conclude these as swiftly as possible, following a fair, robust and transparent process.”*Name has been changedExplore more on these topicsViolence against women and girlsOnline abuseSocial mediaOfcomFacebookMetaInstagramnewsShareReuse this content
- ▪Polling by Refuge and End Violence Against Women found that one in five women had been stalked, monitored, harassed or controlled online.
- ▪Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The GuardianView image in fullscreenPolling by Refuge and End Violence Against Women found that one in five women had been stalked, monitored, harassed or controlled online.
- ▪We’re working to conclude these as swiftly as possible, following a fair, robust and transparent process.”*Name has been changedExplore more on these topicsViolence against women and girlsOnline abuseSocial mediaOfcomFacebookMetaInstagramne
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| Publication time | Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:27:16 GMT |
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Polling by Refuge and End Violence Against Women found that one in five women had been stalked, monitored, harassed or controlled online. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The GuardianView image in fullscreenPolling by Refuge and End Violence Against Women found that one in five women had been stalked, monitored, harassed or controlled online. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The GuardianViolence against women and girlsSocial platforms and police are failing women abused online, report findsExclusive: Nearly half of survey respondents aged 16-24 have experienced violence on the internet, with many saying their complaints were not taken seriouslyRachel HallTue 22 Sep 2026 11.27 EDTLast modified on Tue 22 Sep 2026 11.47 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWhen Jane* learned that intimate photos of…
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