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Trans women, politicians, and feminists, the most attacked on Costa Rican social networks

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Trans women, politicians, and feminists, the most attacked on Costa Rican social networks

Source: The Tico Times

A recent study conducted by the United Nations (UN) sheds light on the distressing reality faced by trans women, women in politics, and feminists in Costa Rica.

The study reveals that these groups are disproportionately targeted with violence and attacks on social media platforms. Despite the growing awareness of the importance of defending women’s rights, the report highlights the persistence of these attacks, primarily perpetrated by men. In this blog post, we will delve into the findings of the study and discuss the urgent need to address this issue.

Click here to read the full article published by The Tico Times on 10 May 2023.

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A recent study conducted by the United Nations (UN) sheds light on the distressing reality faced by trans women, women in politics, and feminists in Costa Rica.

The study reveals that these groups are disproportionately targeted with violence and attacks on social media platforms. Despite the growing awareness of the importance of defending women’s rights, the report highlights the persistence of these attacks, primarily perpetrated by men. In this blog post, we will delve into the findings of the study and discuss the urgent need to address this issue.

Click here to read the full article published by The Tico Times on 10 May 2023.

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