More effective mechanism needed to regulate gender-based violence on digital platforms – Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus

The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus (WPC) propose to develop a more effective and efficient complaint and investigative mechanism to regulate gender-based violence on digital platforms to safeguard the well-being and dignity of women and girls.

The statement is issued by Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle, Chairperson of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus to mark International Women’s Day which falls on the 08th March, also says that it is necessary to build awareness on digital gender-based violence and safer means of using digital platforms among the general public.