Welcome to the news hub of the Centre for Protecting Women Online. Here you’ll find the latest updates on our research, projects, events, and collaborations aimed at making digital spaces safer and more inclusive for women. We share insights, stories, and developments as we work with partners and communities to tackle online harms and influence positive change.
The Centre for Protecting Women Online (CPWO) has successfully concluded its first annual conference, held on 10–11 September 2025 at The Open...
The Centre for Protecting Women Online has recently responded to the Women and Equalities Committee’s call for evidence on the manosphere and...
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) has been described as an epidemic by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), the body that...
The Centre for Protecting Women Online (CPWO) developed and submitted an inter-disciplinary response to a consultation from the Home Affairs...
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in financial services—from credit scoring to customer support—its potential to improve...
The UN Human Rights Council’s Advisory Committee (HRCAC) sought input and recommendations about technology-facilitated gender-based violence...
This consultation gave relevant stakeholders, including the Centre for Protecting Women Online (CPWO), an opportunity to share their views on how...
It is estimated that 11 million people in the UK are dating online and with Valentine’s Day approaching, it could prompt people to try online...
Recently, the UK College of Policing conducted a consultation on new guidance in relation to the use of data driven technologies (DDT) and data...
White Ribbon UK, a leading UK-based charity committed to preventing men’s violence against women and girls (VAWG) by engaging men and boys, has...
This testimonial blogpost is by Dr. Julia Nuño de la Rosa, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). I recently completed a fruitful academic...
The Open University (OU) has launched a pioneering Centre for Protecting Women Online, made possible by a substantial £7.7 million grant...
