The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that, worldwide, nearly one in three (27%) women aged 15-49 years have been subjected to some form of physical and/or emotional violence by their partners. Domestic violence hasn’t decreased in the digital era, as abusers often use technology to stalk, exploit, and control their victims. According to research, such technology-based abuse features everyday tools, from smart devices to online platforms and mobile apps. For example, abusers who have physical access to their partners’ devices (phone, laptops, and so on) can use the hardware to monitor, harass, and humiliate them. They can also use geolocation…
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