A total of 1,084 attacks on Twitter, between March 2022 and the same month this yearreceived the 19 most important women journalists in the country, according to data released this Sunday by the Delegate for the Protection of Rights in Digital Environments and Freedom of Expression of the Ombudsman’s Office.
“Constant online bullying with all sorts of offensive and intimidating comments not only affect freedom of expression, also the tranquility of those who are dedicated to informing and legitimately expressing their opinions”, warned the Ombudsman, Carlos Camargo.
Ombudsman launches campaign to say: No to gender violence in digital environments.
Eliminating all violence, including digital violence, against women is an obligation of the entire institution and of society as a whole.
— Ombudsman’s Office (@DefensoriaCol) August 6, 2023
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For the official, this type of attack not only violates their rights on a personal and professional level, but also “undermines freedom of expression and affects the functioning of a free and independent press, vital for democracy.
Camargo acknowledged that the constant attacks on female reporters in the country generate fear and can even “considerably injure” their “emotional health,” “which could lead to other types of affectations.”
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For this reason we must say: No to digital gender violence! And it is necessary to say it in unison from the institutional framework and as a society, “he warned.
Camargo recalled that his office, in charge of ensuring human rights in the country, has a “care route” for “manage the largest institutional response in cases of gender-based violence throughout the country.
Colpress.
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