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Strengthening the Legal Framework Against Digital Violence

April 26, 2026

Digital sexual violence is increasingly common in Europe, with social networks becoming a space for attacks and insults. Aristos Tsartas and Dr. Andri Andronikou emphasized the need for a stronger legal framework against this violence at an event in Nicosia. It's crucial to recognize the accountability of perpetrators, who often blame the victims. A recent study by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights confirmed the widespread nature of violence against women. The event featured panel discussions on various forms of gender-based violence.