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Azmina Dhrodia

Social media and the silencing effect: why misogyny online is a human rights issue

A survey of women in eight countries shows a clear trend.

By Azmina Dhrodia

Social media and the silencing effect: why misogyny online is a human rights issue

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We tracked 25,688 abusive tweets sent to women MPs – half were directed at Diane Abbott

The abuse was measured over a six-month period.

By Azmina Dhrodia

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