Online abuse
My mother, the troll: ‘I think she lost sight of the McCanns’ humanity’
When Ben Leyland’s mum said she was in trouble, he had no idea she was about to be exposed for sending hundreds of abusive tweets about Madeleine McCann’s parents – or of the tragic end to her story
Simon Hattenstone
18, Mar, 2023 @10:00 AM
Teach UK schoolchildren about harms of online misogyny, says police chief
Boys in particular need to look at behaviour inspired by likes of Andrew Tate, says lead on violence against women and girls
Dan Milmo Global technology editor
13, Mar, 2023 @12:02 PM
ABC host Lisa Millar reveals anger but also hope after news sites republish ‘foul’ online abuse
Minister for women Katy Gallagher takes media to task for choosing ‘clickbait’ over community responsibility
Natasha May
08, Mar, 2023 @1:10 AM
MP Georgie Purcell: Why I’m wearing my gendered online abuse to Victoria’s parliament
The language is unparliamentary but I’ll be marking International Women’s Day in a dress adorned with abusive comments
Georgie Purcell
07, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
ABC accuses News Corp and Daily Mail of amplifying misogynist Twitter abuse of Lisa Millar
Trolling of News Breakfast host over her outfit reported by the media outlets with screenshots and abusive tweets
Amanda Meade
07, Mar, 2023 @3:08 AM
Kenyan senator targeted by online threats after period poverty protest
Gloria Orwoba attended a senate meeting in a suit stained with red dye as part of her campaign for free access to menstrual products
Caroline Kimeu in Nairobi
20, Feb, 2023 @11:32 AM
‘It could be your next-door neighbour’: how female MPs cope with misogynistic abuse
As Nicola Sturgeon quits, online vitriol continues to leave female politicians fearing for their safety
Emine Sinmaz
17, Feb, 2023 @12:13 PM
‘Gender trolling’ is curbing women’s rights – and making money for digital platforms | Lucina Di Meco
Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk
Lucina Di Meco
17, Feb, 2023 @6:30 AM
‘Making the digital streets safe’: Calls for greater protection for women online
British peers propose amendment to online safety bill requiring social media sites to consider how to keep female users safe
Dan Milmo Global technology editor
10, Feb, 2023 @6:13 PM
Online safety bill needs tougher rules on misogyny, say peers
Nicky Morgan and other Tory peers plan amendment to boost Ofcom’s powers to penalise social media firms
Tobi Thomas
04, Feb, 2023 @1:29 PM
‘It’s heartbreaking’: mother of Archie Battersbee says he was bullied online
Exclusive: Hollie Dance, who fought legal battle to stop her son’s life support being switched off, says he received threatening messages
Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent
02, Feb, 2023 @2:48 PM
Real-world events trigger online hate toward unrelated groups, study finds
Researchers say finding could help moderators predict when content is likely to be published and what to look out for
Linda Geddes
25, Jan, 2023 @7:00 PM
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