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– Gender-based violence makes the internet "Not a safe place for women" (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News June 8, 2017

Great strides have been made to raise awareness about the prevalence and dangers of harassment in the newsroom. However, gender-based violence continues to be one of the most common violations in the workplace, with online harassment becoming an increasingly pervasive problem for women journalists.
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