Global Witness surveyed over 200 land and environmental defenders, finding that more than 90 percent experienced online harassment, primarily on Meta’s platforms. Participants reported Facebook as the most toxic, with 62 percent encountering abuse there. There's a strong belief among 75 percent of respondents that online attacks correlate to real-world risks. Activists are urging Meta to take stronger measures against harassment and misinformation, as the connection between online abuse and offline harm is seen as a serious threat to their safety and work.
Activists from around the globe are reporting harassment on Meta's platforms, with over 90% of surveyed land and environmental defenders experiencing online abuse linked to their work.
Global Witness found that Meta-owned platforms, particularly Facebook, are viewed as the most toxic for environmental defenders, with 62% of participants encountering abuse there.
The survey suggests a significant correlation between online harassment and offline harm, with 75% of respondents believing that their online abuse corresponds to real-world risks.
Critics express concerns that Meta's decision to abandon its third-party fact-checking program could exacerbate hate speech and disinformation on its platforms.
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