(ANSA) – NEW YORK, JUN 16 – A task force to combat harassment and abuse online: the initiative, under the auspices of the White House, was launched by United States Vice President Kamala Harris and the first meeting it is already planned today.
The task force will focus its efforts above all on harassment and online abuse of women and the LGBTQ community, given that, according to the White House, they are the most targeted categories.
The initiative, also the result of a promise made by Biden during the election campaign, intends to develop recommendations for Congress, governments and local authorities over a six-month period.
The Biden administration also believes that it is essential to understand the impact of online violence: “The tragic events of Buffalo and Uvalde – reads a note citing two of the major recent shootings – have highlighted an aspect too well known to many Americans: the internet can fuel hatred, misogyny and abuse with repercussions that threaten our communities and offline security. ” (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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