Women’s Online Wellbeing (WOW) is a three-year European research project exploring digitalised violence against women. We examine online harassment, image-based abuse and deepfakes to understand their scale, impact and the support women need.https://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mkzahskrf22lOnline violence against women is not “just online” New @unwomen.bsky.social report shows its serious impact on women journalists, activists and human rights defenders For @womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk, this reinforces why evidence, policy, platform accountability and survivor support must keep pace [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 May 2026 08:20 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzahskrf22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mkzaao6mzs25Metro reporting on teenage domestic abuse shows why online misogyny and “manosphere” content must be taken seriously Digital spaces shape what young people see as normal in relationships. Safety, respect and wellbeing matter online and offline Content: domestic abuse, suicide, online misogyny [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 May 2026 08:16 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzaao6mzs25https://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mkza2s35yc25Devastating reporting on a teenage suicide linked to domestic abuse underlines why online misogyny must be taken seriously as part of gendered violence Digital spaces shape ideas about control, coercion, wellbeing and safety Content: domestic abuse, suicide, online misogyny [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 May 2026 08:13 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkza2s35yc25https://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mkbdhilzk224Rise in under-18s reporting sextortion from @nspcc.bsky.social shows why digital sexual violence must be treated as a serious #safeguarding and #wellbeing issue Young people need safer technology, clear reporting routes, and #traumainformed support #OnlineSafety #Sextortion #ImageBasedAbuse https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/report-remove/24 Apr 2026 20:10 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbdhilzk224https://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mjx3umnzec2oUK Stalking Awareness Week (20–26 April) Stalking includes online harassment and monitoring, and is part of wider patterns of violence At WOW, we explore how this harm is increasingly digital We signpost trusted support services across Europe #StalkingAwarenessWeek #DigitalViolence https://www.womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/if-you-need-support20 Apr 2026 18:27 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjx3umnzec2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mjx352hcss2oIf you’re under 18 and worried about a sexual image or video of yourself online, support is available Childline offers Report Remove, a free, confidential service that helps young people take images down from the internet Find out more: www.childline.org.uk/remove https://www.childline.org.uk/remove20 Apr 2026 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjx352hcss2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mjx2mdpri22oDon't forget to sign up for this upcoming conference: Online Hate, Harm and Victimisation: Emerging Challenges for Research and Practice Hosted by the BSC Hate Crime Network & BSC Victims Network 📅 4 June 2026 📍 Northumbria University + online 🎟️ Free [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Apr 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjx2mdpri22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mjo3yi6bds2lA new Swedish report shows how harm online can be repeated and prolonged - each share or view can be a renewed violation Women and girls are disproportionately affected, and major gaps in research and policy remain Read more from Prof Sara Thunberg: https://www.womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/news-blogs/new-swedish-report17 Apr 2026 04:36 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjo3yi6bds2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mjo3exu4ks2lAcademic exchange helps strengthen research through collaboration and shared ideas WOW PhD researcher Belma Isakovic recently presented her work on technology-facilitated sexual violence at Umeå University Read the full blog: https://www.womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/news-blogs/phd-exchange-on-digital-violence17 Apr 2026 04:25 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjo3exu4ks2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mjmxcuwymc2r@drstephfohring.bsky.social, lead of the @womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk project, took part in @unwomen.bsky.social CSW70 in London We’re proud to be involved, especially with this year’s focus on women’s access to justice, safety, and participation. #CSW70UK #womensonlinewellbeing16 Apr 2026 17:39 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmxcuwymc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mjmr77cshc2rOur @womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk (WOW) consortium came together for our annual meeting, hosted at the Universitat de Lleida, Spain Bringing partners together in person is a valuable opportunity to reflect on our progress - which we're incredibly proud of as we approach our first year of the project16 Apr 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmr77cshc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mjmqxxr34s2rLandmark #deepfake case in Australia highlights a growing form of gendered abuse At WOW, we see how #AI driven #imagebasedviolence disproportionately targets women, impacting safety and wellbeing online As harms evolve, so must legal, policy & support responses #DigitalViolence #ImageBasedAbuse https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39333x0xeno16 Apr 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmqxxr34s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mhkgmozi522bBefore #LouisTheroux on Netflix there was this BBC documentary which shifts the focus from influencers to the young men shaped by manosphere content #DVAW #VAWG #OnlineCultures #DigitalViolence https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbcs-forgotten-manosphere-documentary-even-3688905021 Mar 2026 06:45 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhkgmozi522bhttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mhkgdmbucs2bAn AI advert has been banned for suggesting it could “remove” women’s clothing, raising serious concerns about how women are represented online Even if the app itself didn’t allow this, the advert promoted the idea that women’s bodies can be altered or exposed without consent https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/pixvideo-ai-advert-banned-london-b2940265.html21 Mar 2026 06:40 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhkgdmbucs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mhkfri65as2bAI chatbots are being linked to new forms of violence against women & girls - enabling harassment, stalking and abuse This is exactly why research like Women’s Online Wellbeing (WOW) matters: digital harms are evolving faster than policy and evidence #DVAW #VAWG #OnlineSafety #DigitalViolence #AI https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ai-chatbot-women-girls-abuse-b2940925.html21 Mar 2026 06:30 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhkfri65as2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mh5o2ebkak2tStill time to register for “Online Hate, Harm and Victimisation: Emerging Challenges for Research & Practice” Researchers, policymakers & practitioners discuss online abuse, digital harms & victim experiences 4 June Northumbria Uni (Hybrid) Free Register https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bschatecrimenetwork/1975722 [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Mar 2026 04:53 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh5o2ebkak2thttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mh5mpqjujc2r#LouisTheroux’s Inside the #Manosphere has sparked widespread discussion about online masculinity influencers, misogyny and algorithm-driven content If you’ve experienced online abuse or digital violence, support is available, click: https://www.womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/if-you-need-support16 Mar 2026 04:29 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh5mpqjujc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mh5kxl3vd22rSocial media plays 'huge role' in promoting traditional gender views The study surveyed 23,000 people worldwide, showing that as many as 31% of men in their teens and twenties believed "a wife should always obey her husband", while 13% of older men aged 60 and over agreed with the same statement [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Mar 2026 03:58 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh5kxl3vd22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/womensonlinewellbeing.co.uk/post/3mh5gqo4pc22cMetro article explores the “manosphere” – online communities where misogynistic narratives about gender and relationships circulate widely Understanding these digital environments matters when addressing violence against women online #VAWG #DigitalViolence #WomenOnline #Women #LouisTheroux https://metro.co.uk/2026/03/13/toxic-manosphere-terms-every-parent-know-27383613/16 Mar 2026 02:42 +0000at://did:plc:dudp4rvppimk3ffy5lyerp5c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh5gqo4pc22c