Women, girls bear brunt of cyberbullying against persons with disabilities

UN rights chief Volker Türk emphasized the failure of the international community to uphold the equality of all people, especially those with disabilities, highlighting discrimination faced by women and girls. High Commissioner for Human Rights also warned about the rise of cyberbullying in online communities. Disability rights advocate Nikki Lilly stressed the importance of social media as a lifeline for individuals with visible differences, calling for inclusive technology development and faster content filtering processes to protect against abuse.

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