2025-05-06-世界银行-保护妇女和女孩免受网络骚扰_对现行法律的全球评估（英）_6页_366kb

Protecting Women and Girls from Cyber Harassment: A Global Assessment

Key Findings:

1. Limited Legal Protections: Cyber harassment laws exist in only about one-third (approx. 58 out of 190) of economies globally, covering less than half of the populations of children, adolescent girls, and women.
2. Regional Disparities: High-income and OECD countries have more legal frameworks. Regions like South Asia, East Asia & Pacific, and parts of Africa (MENA, SSA) lag significantly in adoption. Latin America and the Caribbean show moderate progress.
3. Specific vs. Broad Protections: About a quarter of economies address cyber harassment specifically, while a much smaller fraction (14%) address cyber sexual harassment (CEDAW Recommendation 35).
4. Vulnerable Groups Underprotected: Children and women with disabilities face significant gaps in legal protection. Only 21 economies specifically mention child protection, and only 9 address cyber harassment against women with disabilities.
5. Weak Redress and Special Procedures: Civil remedies (e.g., damages, compensation) are very rare globally. Special investigation procedures defined specifically for cyber harassment are also lacking in most economies (only 19 have defined procedures).
6. Importance of Legislation: While laws alone aren't sufficient for effective protection, increasing legal frameworks is crucial for tackling cyber violence, enhancing accountability, and providing avenues for redress.
7. Need for Stronger Protections: There is a critical need to strengthen legal protections, particularly for vulnerable populations, and to ensure better enforcement and comprehensive definitions addressing all forms of cyber harassment and its evolving nature.