Gender-based Violence
There are indications that online gender-based violence has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and activists are calling for better protection of victims.
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Participants of the Declaration against Violence, Exploitation and Persecution towards Women and Children signing the statement of support against violence towards women and children at Tugu Proklamasi, Jakarta, Friday (9/6/2019).
There are indications that online gender-based violence has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and activists are calling for better protection of victims.
The National Commission on Violence against Women has recorded 659 cases of online gender-based violence this year, up from 281 cases in 2019. Online gender-based violence is defined as targeted harassment and prejudice against women through technology (Kompas, 14/12/2020).