News & Views Australia set to ban ‘nudify’ apps. How will it work? Banning ‘nudify’ apps is an important step, but alone it won’t stop the harm they cause, writes Nicola Henry.
News & Views From threats and abuse to deepfakes, X is not safe for women My Collective Shout colleagues and I have been subjected to a sustained, intense campaign of misogynistic abuse, writes Caitlin Roper.
News & Views Withdrawals, mourning and isolation: How parents and teachers can prepare kids for the impending social media ban As the social media ban edges closer, young people may experience a range of responses, including withdrawal, frustration, and isolation.
News & Views Will a voluntary code of practice make online dating safer? A new code to make online dating safer for everyone comes into effect today. What will it do to make the apps better for women?
News & Views Trolling, threats, and silence: Why women of colour are fleeing public life Online trolling often targets marginalized women and can have severe consequences, including forced relocation and career abandonment.
Partner Content Yasmin London: From good cop to online safety hero Yasmin London was a NSW police officer for 13 years before entering the tech industry. Now she’s bringing these experiences together to help create a safer online world for kids.
News & Views Eight to two: The abysmal ratio we must factor into gendered violence The tech industry is always dominated by men and they have failed to address the issue of gender online abuse.
News & Views Just 8 minutes of TikTok ‘thinspiration’ content is enough to affect body image Watching just eight minutes of TikTok content focused on dieting, weight loss and exercise has an immediate negative effect on body image, writes Rachel Hogg.
Tech One in 10 girls and young women say they face online violence every day One in 10 girls and young women say they face online violence daily or almost daily, with almost 40% being harassed at least once a month.
News & Views What I wish everyone knew about child sexual exploitation Despite its horrifying prevalence, child sexual exploitation (CSE) is rarely talked about, writes Anna Bowden.
News & Views Is the government’s ultimatum to dating apps enough to make them safer? A push from Government has given dating apps the opportunity to establish safety standards voluntarily and collaboratively.
News & Views Young people left reeling from online lies Many of the young girls surveyed said that false information online makes them depressed, sad, and anxious, writes Susanne Legena.