The Hidden Harm of Gendered Disinformation
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Gender-based disinformation isn’t just words—it’s a powerful tool that fuels inequality, entrenches sexist stereotypes, and silences women in both online and offline spaces.
According to the 2024 EU Gender Equality Report:
Online misogynistic hate speech is now an everyday phenomenon.
Women are disproportionately targeted, facing violent and explicit threats, often involving sexual violence.
Such disinformation discourages women from participating in politics and public life, further eroding democratic values.
Social media platforms and technologies amplify this harm:
Algorithms prioritize sensational and polarizing content.
Tools like deepfakes spread false but convincing material.
Let’s take a stand! Together, we can create safer, more inclusive digital spaces and stop the spread of gendered disinformation.
Center for Equality and Inclusion is part of the Road to Inclusive Narratives project, implemented by ALF, aimed at combating the spread of misinformation and disinformation across selected countries of the Euro-Mediterranean.
Ending Misinformation Before It Begins #StartsWithYou.
