Are we at a tipping point for online abuse? - ORGCon 17
Channel: OpenRightsGroup
Date: 13/11/2017

From rape threats and revenge porn to racist, transphobic and homophobic abuse, hate speech has become an established part of online discourse. What is the impact on political debate and society, particularly for those groups who are disproportionately affected by abuse? The CPS recently announced that they will crack down on online hate speech and politicians are calling on tech companies to do more - but will these approaches work? How do we tackle online abuse while protecting our right to speak freely? ORG Board member Maria Farrell chairs a panel discussion with Nighat Dad, Executive Director of Digital Rights Foundation who has helped women in Pakistan to protect themselves from online abuse and revenge porn and Azmina Dhrodia, a researcher from Amnesty International who is investigating the human rights implications of online violence and abuse against women on social media platforms.