Ending technology facilitated violence against Nepal's girls must be a national priority
Summary
Adolescent girls in Nepal face rising digital gender-based violence amid increasing internet use. Effective laws, education, tech accountability, and community action are essential to protect them online.
Key Points
- More than 16.5 million Nepalese are active online, with high internet use among youth and women.
- Cybercrime cases targeting women surged, with 8,745 out of 19,730 cases filed by women between 2023-2024.
- UN agencies recommend five core strategies: legal protection, prevention, digital safety, support services, and research to combat online violence.
- Ending digital gender-based violence requires coordinated action by government, schools, parents, tech companies, and communities.
