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ACTivate - Is Violent Online Abuse of Female Politicians Damaging Democracy? Listen to Dr Cassandra Mudgway from the University of Canterbury talk about "Polls and Trolls" and Why NZ Needs Urgent Legal Reform to Protect Women in Politics.
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ACTivate - Is Violent Online Abuse of Female Politicians Damaging Democracy? Listen to Dr Cassandra Mudgway from the University of Canterbury talk about "Polls and Trolls" and Why NZ Needs Urgent Legal Reform to Protect Women in Politics.
It's White Ribbon Day this month and election year is looming, so what better way to stand up against violence towards women by listening to this engaging conversation on harmful online misogyny. Then pick up a pen and write to your local MP on reforming the law.
You'll hear Dr Mudgway explain that violent gender-based online abuse is significantly harming female politicians, changing the way they campaign, what hot button topics they avoid speaking about in public and the length of time they stay in the job. New Zealand needs a tougher response. Dr Mudgway recommends an online safety regulator with enforcement powers, regulating tech companies and codes of conduct around elections.