A 2025 survey conducted by Incogni and the National Organization for Women showed one in four American women have experienced online abuse – with 9 percent of that being sexual abuse. However, 2 percent of women who have experienced online abuse has been impacted by deepfakes.
“Online harassment extends beyond personal harm and has become a societal issue that deeply impacts women,” said Christian F. Nunes, President of NOW states.
In this episode commemorating Women’s History Month, Christian F. Nunes, President of NOW, and author/historian Lorissa Rinehart explain how history, activism and assurance can be disruptive forces for change, from their own perspective.
“Donald Trump won by activating a base of voters who chose his racism, misogyny, and xenophobia over unity and democracy.” – Christian Nunes, President of NOW
A comprehensive new study released today by the National Organization for Women (NOW), the nation’s leading membership-based advocacy group dedicated to defending women’s rights, advancing equality and combating injustice in all aspects of social, political and economic life, and Incogni, a data privacy company, reveals that one in four American women have experienced online harassment, with ethnic diverse backgrounds and younger generations facing disproportionately higher rates of abuse.
