PANORAMA – On the 20th anniversary of Safer Internet Day, Panorama Global and Bumble have joined forces to combat image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) online. IBSA happens when someone shares or threatens to share explicit images without someone's consent. It can reach a global audience quickly via pornographic websites or social media platforms. This issue remains an under-recognized crime that has largely been ignored by judicial systems around the world. The partners hosted the Lived Experience Summit where survivors shared their experiences. They also established partnerships with government agencies and regulatory commissions in Australia, South Korea, South Africa, and Taiwan. To address the challenges in this space, they will co-develop a strategy that advocates for new and stronger laws, better survivor support, innovative technology solutions, and widespread prevention strategies. 1 in 12 U.S. adults report that they have been victim of image-based abuse. Women are 1.7 times more likely to be targeted than men. Those who identify as LGBTQ+ are 4 times more likely to be victims than those who identify as heterosexual. 51% of IBSA victims in the US have contemplated suicide.
by Andrea Powell
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