More than 1,000 women were interviewed, the majority of them having suffered online violence.
By Nayana MenaA major study has detailed the extent of online abuse and harassment faced by female journalists, calling it a "crisis".The researchers say such threats have led to female reporters being murdered.
The report is based on research by the International Centre for Journalists and the University of Sheffield. The report highlights links between online and real-world violence, such as the case of Mexican journalist María Elena Ferral, who was killed after facing years of online threats.
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