Seven-in-10 of women in 119 nations who are human rights defenders, activists or journalists experienced online violence.
GENEVA (AN) — The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence amplifies online violence and offline harm against women in public life that threatens democratic participation, a new study concludes.
The study on Tuesday from U.N. Women and partner organizations concludes that online violence against women is at a tipping point: once thought of as a contained and non-physical problem, it has fundamentally shifted to become a global, interconnected and physically dangerous crisis.
The latest escalation came with Committee to Protect Journalists demanding regulators stop targeting broadcasters.
The U.N. human rights report titled "Blocking People's Eyes and Ears" shows a pronounced tightening of state control.
He also warned against a 'glorification of violence' as some nations become an 'extension of their ruler's personal power.'
The U.N. human rights chief said Congo's violence has reached “alarming levels” from the parties' brutal tactics.
The appeal is less than half the $47 billion needed to help tens of millions of people in 2025, of which just 25% was raised.
Families must endure droughts, water shortages and a scarcity of electricity, compounded by a surge in living expenses.
The U.N. nuclear watchdog also sent inspectors to urgently check at least 10 electrical substations in the national grid.
The conference agreed on new protections for the pet trade and rejected eased restrictions on rhino horns and ivory.
