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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Fights Digital Violence
25 Nov
Summary
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu partners with UN Women India for 2025 campaign.
- Campaign focuses on ending digital violence against women and girls.
- 38% of women have experienced online violence; 44% lack legal protection.
UN Women India has teamed up with actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu for the 2025 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This year's campaign, running from November 25 to December 10, is themed "UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls," concentrating on the escalating issue of online abuse.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, with her substantial social media presence, is lending her voice to combat digital harm such as harassment, stalking, and deepfakes. She emphasized the pervasiveness of online violence and the need for platform accountability and stronger legal protections, noting that violence now extends into the digital sphere, impacting real individuals.
The campaign highlights that violence against women is a global crisis, with a significant percentage of women experiencing or witnessing online abuse. In India, cybercrimes have surged, yet 44% of women worldwide lack legal recourse against digital violence. The initiative advocates for robust government action, including criminalizing digital violence and enhancing tech sector accountability.
