A new WHO–UN report warns that digital abuse is rapidly accelerating an already severe global crisis of gender-based violence. One in four women aged 15 to 49 has experienced abuse from an intimate partner, while more than 840 million women worldwide have faced some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence. Experts say cyberstalking, harassment and other online threats now mirror offline dangers.
The warning coincides with the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, running from 25 November to 10 December. This year’s campaign focuses on ending digital violence, highlighting the growing risks women face on their phones and online platforms.
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In Nigeria, the Medical Women Association has joined the call for stronger protections, stressing that every woman deserves safety at home and on her phone.
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