Media Coverage of Violence Against Women Hits Record Low

A report reveals that media coverage of violence against women and girls has fallen to a low of 1.3% of global online news in 2025, down from 2.2% in 2018 during the #MeToo movement. The analysis of 1.14 billion stories shows a concerning trend despite rising incidents of misogynistic abuse and AI-assisted violence. In Africa, coverage reached a nine-year low of 1.18% in 2024.

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