A Sky News investigation has uncovered a disturbing rise in complaints of cyberbullying targeting women.
Anti-violence advocates are calling on social media platforms Facebook and Instagram to do more to tackle the abuse and remove graphic and obscene videos, including horrific footage which shows women being stoned to death.
Calls for tech giants to face tougher standards amid rise in cyberbullying
New figures from the e-safety commission show there were 2,703 complaints of abuse, with 60 per cent of those directed at women in 2023.
Reports of abuse in the 2024 first quarter are up a staggering 57 per cent compared to the same time last year.
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