A University of Otago report has revealed harassment faced by female MPs in New Zealand, especially on social media. Netsafe’s Poutaki Matauranga Māori Amokura Panoho says Wahine Māori are particularly targeted with racist and sexist abuse aimed at silencing them. She highlights NetSafe’s role in supporting victims. Panoho says New Zealand’s approach needs to be more comparable with Australia’s online safety laws and stricter regulations. Amokura says there is a historical context of misogyny against Māori women. NetSafe’s initiatives, including digital safety resources and a proposed Māori dictionary of online safety terms, are being developed to protect our tamariki.
Harassment of Female MPs Highlighted, Calls for Stronger Online Safety Measures
A University of Otago report has revealed harassment faced by female MPs in New Zealand, especially on social media. Netsafe’s Poutaki Matauranga Māori Amokura Panoho says Wahine Māori are particularly targeted with racist and sexist abuse aimed at silencing them. She highlights NetSafe’s role in supporting victims. Panoho says New Zealand’s approach needs to be…
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