Urgent action needed to tackle cyberbullying of women in politics
Source: Galway Advertiser
A University of Galway academic, Associate Professor Tom Felle, has called for laws, hefty fines and criminal action to be taken against social media companies who ‘fail to tackle cyber violence against women’.
As part of his work to counter the growth of cyber violence against women in the political sphere, Associate Professor Felle addressed the Oireachtas Taskforce on Safe Participation in Political Life on Thursday, September 7, citing research findings and recommendations from University of Galway research into cyber violence against female politicians. The research highlights the rampant prevalence of cyber violence, its impact and urgent policy responses which are needed to ensure a safe and inclusive political landscape.
Click here to read the full article published by Galway Advertiser on 14 September 2023.
A University of Galway academic, Associate Professor Tom Felle, has called for laws, hefty fines and criminal action to be taken against social media companies who ‘fail to tackle cyber violence against women’.
As part of his work to counter the growth of cyber violence against women in the political sphere, Associate Professor Felle addressed the Oireachtas Taskforce on Safe Participation in Political Life on Thursday, September 7, citing research findings and recommendations from University of Galway research into cyber violence against female politicians. The research highlights the rampant prevalence of cyber violence, its impact and urgent policy responses which are needed to ensure a safe and inclusive political landscape.
Click here to read the full article published by Galway Advertiser on 14 September 2023.