Read below for the latest news, blog posts and announcements on online violence from our community.
The Coalition Against Online Violence is deeply concerned by the spread of disinformation surrounding the October 2 Brazilian national elections that is contributing to gender-based attacks on independent journalists.
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The CAOV Condemns Harassment of Thenmozhi Soundararajan and Tanuja Gupta After Allegations of Caste Discrimination at Google.
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Credible threats against Washington Post columnist Rana Ayyub, in a context of prolific online violence and increasing legal harassment by the Indian government, have triggered 12 international civil society organizations to unite in her defense.
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Online abuse happens everywhere. And given the alarming 73 percent of surveyed female journalists who had experienced online violence, the Coalition Against Online Violence took action to provide them with all the tools they need to stay safe online with its Online Violence Response Hub. Read how The CAOV took action to reclaim digital spaces as secure platforms for journalists.
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Social Media Wellbeing Advisor, Nicolle White, shares a full scope of what it means to have this first full-time position of its kind in the media landscape, her role designing research-based strategies to support social media safety at the workplace and her advice for other newsrooms looking to tackle online abuse.
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This blog post explores the impacts of online harassment against women journalists.
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Experiencing an online attack can be isolating and emotionally draining. Whether it happens to you or to another colleague, the Online Violence Response Hub and its partners are here to help! If you are experiencing violence online, here is a list of organizations and resources available to provide immediate support.
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The Coalition Against Online Violence today launched an Online Violence Response Hub to aid women journalists with the rising threat of violence online.
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The San Francisco Chronicle has taken new steps to mitigate online abuse and protect its employees online. We spoke with the Chronicle’s Director of Culture and Operations, Michael D. Bolden, about these changes.
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